pong

[ pong, pawng ]

/ pɒŋ, pɔŋ /

British Informal.

noun

an unpleasant smell; stink.

verb (used without object)

to have a disagreeable smell; stink.

Nearby words

pondo, pondok, pondoland, pondweed, pone, pong, ponga, pongee, pongid, pongidae, pongo

Origin of pong

First recorded in 1915–20; of obscure origin

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Examples from the Web for pong

The project began with Pong, followed by Space Invaders, Pole Position, and Tetris.
Real-Life Mario Kart and Other Crazy YouTube Stunts|Randi Zuckerberg|December 16, 2008|DAILY BEAST
He was interrupted by Pong Lee, who had returned to his chair.
The Forest of Mystery|James H. Foster
Pong, going through the motions of drawing a gun from his belt, and puffing out his cheeks, uttered an explosive "pouf!"
The Pony Rider Boys in Texas|Frank Gee Patchin
The meal was soon finished, Pong having stood rubbing his palms, a happy smile on his face, during the time they were eating.
The Pony Rider Boys in Texas|Frank Gee Patchin

Pong howled all night long, but his howls were as nothing compared to the screams of night birds in the trees close by.
The Man From Brodney's|George Barr McCutcheon
"Allee same likee this," chuckled Pong, clasping his palms together and gleefully shaking hands with himself.
The Pony Rider Boys in Texas|Frank Gee Patchin

British Dictionary definitions for pong

pong

/ (pɒŋ) British informal /

noun

a disagreeable or offensive smell; stink

verb

(intr) to give off an unpleasant smell; stink

Derived Forms

pongy, adjective

Word Origin for pong

C20: perhaps from Romany pan to stink

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