Synonyms

bonk

American

[bongk] / bɒŋk /

verb (used with or without object)

Slang.

to hit, strike, collide, etc..

to get bonked on the head; cars bonking into each other.

bonk British

/ bɒŋk /

verb

(tr) to hit
to have sexual intercourse (with)

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bonking

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Etymology

Origin of bonk

Perhaps variant of bong ¹

Example Sentences

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Deputy Arthur Perry, who arrived at Stoneman Douglas during the shooting, testified Friday that when he tried to use his radio he only got a “bonk, bonk, bonk” noise.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

"Investors need to be especially cautious when it comes to coins like doge, Shiba Inu and bonk," said Les Borsai, co-founder of digital assets services firm Wave Financial.

From Reuters • Jan. 17, 2023

Learn to fuel and hydrate to make sure you don’t bonk on a shorter run.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2022

Some don’t bother to linger at these Pokestops, staying just long enough to stock up on the virtual balls they’ll use to bonk and capture the next Pokemon.

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2016

I turn toward her, and we bonk noses.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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