Bong

/bɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A tubular smoking device, typically used for smoking cannabis, consisting of a bowl, a stem, and a water chamber.
He filled the bong with water before packing it with his favorite strain.
A deep, resonant sound; the sound made by a large bell.
The bong of the church bell echoed through the valley.
verb
To make a loud, resonant sound.
The gong bongs loudly at the start of the ceremony.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, likely derived from the Thai word 'bong' referring to a water pipe.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hit the bong
To take a puff from a bong.
bong rip
A large inhalation from a bong.
bong water
The water used in a bong that filters the smoke.

Related Words

pipe
A device used to smoke tobacco or cannabis.
hookah
An apparatus for smoking that uses water to filter the smoke.

Slang Meanings

A chill session of smoking.
Let's have a bong sesh this weekend!
A way to describe a smoke-filled room.
The living room smelled like a bong hit.