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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Other Word Forms

bonking noun

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

Bitcoin is on the charge in 2023, dragging the crypto market off the floor and electrifying bonk, a new meme coin.

From Reuters • Jan. 17, 2023

It was like watching Tom and Jerry cartoons where the mouse hides behind the door holding a giant hammer to bonk the cat on the head when he races blindly into the room.

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2022

When glycogen stores burn, athletes are liable to bonk and fade.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2022

I turn toward her, and we bonk noses.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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