dong

[ dawng, dong ]

/ dɔŋ, dɒŋ /

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noun

a deep sound like that of a large bell.

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Origin of dong

First recorded in 1880–90; imitative; see ding-dong

Other definitions for dong (2 of 3)

dong²

[ dawng, dong ]

/ dɔŋ, dɒŋ /

noun, plural dong.

the basic monetary unit of Vietnam: replaced the southern piaster and the northern dong in 1978.

Origin of dong

First recorded in 1820–25; from Vietnamese đồng “copper”

Other definitions for dong (3 of 3)

dong³

[ dawng, dong ]

/ dɔŋ, dɒŋ /

noun Slang: Vulgar.

penis.

Origin of dong

First recorded in 1890–95; origin uncertain

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How to use dong in a sentence

On the southern side of the JSA, there is a village called Daeseong-dong (대성동).
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea|Rich Goldstein|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
On the northern side of the Joint Security Area between North and South Korea, there is a village called Kijong-dong (기정동).
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea|Rich Goldstein|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Director Yoo Dong-hun and screenwriter Lee Jung-u were arrested for firebombing theaters.
Propaganda, Protest, and Poisonous Vipers: The Cinema War in Korea|Rich Goldstein|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I called it “ding-dong diplomacy”; Governor Richardson wisely pointed out that “basketball diplomacy” is better than none.
Pyongyang Primer: Kenneth Bae Comes Home|Kevin Bleyer|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The Official Charts Company described Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead as "one of the most controversial chart contenders of all time".
Dawn Dress Rehearsal for Thatcher Funeral as Controversy Rages On|Tom Sykes|April 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
No tedious ding-dong daily practice—just 20 brief, entertaining lessons, easily mastered.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science February 1930|Various
Think of that: cradled innocence and angels' dreams and the whole of the hymn just before ding-dong-bang on noses and jaws!
The Amazing Marriage, Complete|George Meredith
Other deep toned bells joined in; they were tolling in solemn concert—ding, dong!
Hans Brinker|Mary Mapes Dodge
His voice seemed unusually loud and a trifle off key like the dong of a cracked bell.
Mystery Wings|Roy J. Snell
In the old days, under Dong Ling's rule, there had been no gas stove.
Miss Billy Married|Eleanor H. Porter

British Dictionary definitions for dong (1 of 2)

dong

/ (dɒŋ) /

noun

the deep reverberating sound of a large bell

Australian and NZ informal a heavy blow

a slang word for penis

verb

(intr) (of a bell) to make a deep reverberating sound

(tr) Australian and NZ informal to strike or punch

Word Origin for dong

C16: of imitative origin

British Dictionary definitions for dong (2 of 2)

dông

/ (dɒŋ) /

noun

the standard monetary unit of Vietnam, divided into 10 hào or 100 xu

Word Origin for dông

from Vietnamese

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