noun
pongo
Pongo (noun) means any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla. Example: “The zoo's new pongo enclosure houses two orangutans.”
noun
1
Any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla.
"The zoo's new pongo enclosure houses two orangutans."
2
British slang for a soldier.
"The old pongo told stories about his army days."
How to use pongo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a large ape, or old-fashioned British slang for a soldier.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pongos, pongoes
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The zoo's new _____ enclosure houses two orangutans.
Etymology
From a Kongo word for "gorilla."
Rhymes for pongo
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What does “pongo” mean?
The word “pongo” means any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla. In plain terms, either a large ape, or old-fashioned British slang for a soldier.
How do you use “pongo” in a sentence?
Here is “pongo” used in a sentence: “The zoo's new pongo enclosure houses two orangutans.”
What part of speech is “pongo”?
“Pongo” is a noun.
How many meanings does “pongo” have?
“Pongo” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any large ape, such as an orangutan or gorilla.
