pong
[pong, pawng]British Informal.
- an unpleasant smell; stink.
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- to have a disagreeable smell; stink.
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Origin of pong
First recorded in 1915–20; of obscure origin
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Examples from the Web for pong
Contemporary Examples
The project began with Pong, followed by Space Invaders, Pole Position, and Tetris.
Historical Examples
And, by the way, you boys haven't made the acquaintance of Pong, have you?
The Pony Rider Boys in TexasFrank Gee Patchin
"Pong is as funny as his name, even if he is a Chinaman," laughed Stallings.
The Pony Rider Boys in TexasFrank Gee Patchin
Pong, what are you going to give us out of the chuck wagon in the morning?
The Pony Rider Boys in TexasFrank Gee Patchin
I had Pong get out the blankets for you, seeing that you have only your slickers with you.
The Pony Rider Boys in TexasFrank Gee Patchin
He was interrupted by Pong Lee, who had returned to his chair.
The Forest of MysteryJames H. Foster
pong
- a disagreeable or offensive smell; stink
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- (intr) to give off an unpleasant smell; stink
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Word Origin
C20: perhaps from Romany pan to stink
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Word Origin and History for pong
n.
by late 1960s as an abbreviation of ping-pong. The electronic arcade game (with capital P-) was released 1972.
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