pong
Americannoun
verb (used without object)
noun
verb
Other Word Forms
Derived Forms
Conjugated Forms
Present
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have pongedperfect
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has pongedperfect 3rd person singular
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am pongingprogressive 1st person singular
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has been pongingperfect progressive 3rd person singular
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is pongingprogressive 3rd person singular
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have been pongingperfect progressive
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are pongingprogressive
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pongingparticiple
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pongssingular 3rd person
Past
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had pongedperfect
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had been pongingperfect progressive
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were pongingprogressive plural
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was pongingprogressive singular
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pongedsimple
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pongedparticiple
Future
Etymology
Origin of pong
First recorded in 1915–20; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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Owner Pong Yat-ming has been dragged into court for giving Spanish lessons and serving sake at a Japanese-themed event.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
Pong Yat-ming, the owner of an independent bookshop that hosts public talks, says he often receives inspections from government departments which cite "anonymous complaints".
From BBC • May 8, 2025
The performance took place with the cast and chorus on a portion of a set used for the apartments of the three ministers of state: Ping, Pang and Pong.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2024
Enjoy a taste of nostalgia with this mini arcade player that includes classic Atari games such as Pong, Asteroids, Breakout and Centipede.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
She had been so close to catching Pong, and she'd failed.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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