nong
a foolish, incompetent person.
Origin of nong
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How to use nong in a sentence
It is formed by ong or nong—frequent terminations in geographical names.
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 | Henry Rowe SchoolcraftIt was really not long before she understood much more than "wee and nong" when she was present at a business interview.
T. Tembarom | Frances Hodgson BurnettThere is another instrument, called khong-nong, the music of which is also very pleasant.
The Mission to Siam, and Hu the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2 | George FinlaysonAnother of its ancient names was "Wa-we-aw-to-nong," meaning round by, in allusion to its circuitous way of approach.
Peculiarities of American Cities | Willard Glazier
British Dictionary definitions for nong
/ (nɒŋ) /
Australian slang a stupid or incompetent person
Origin of nong
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