Meaning & Definition of word "Pong"
Pong
/pɒŋ/
noun:
- 1. A sound simulating a short, sharp noise, typically associated with a light impact.
- Example: I heard a distinct pong when the ball hit the wall.
- 2. An informal term for a game of table tennis.
- Example: After school, we often play pong at the community center.
verb:
- 1. To produce a short, sharp sound.
- Example: The rubber balls ponged against the wooden floor.
Etymology
●Etymology for word pong derives from 20th-century British English, possibly imitative of the sound.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pong of something:
A strong smell associated with something.
to pong:
To emit a strong smell.
Related Words
stench:
A strong and unpleasant smell.
odor:
A distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one.
Slang Meanings of pong
Meaning: A derogatory term for a poor performance in sports.
● Example Sentence: They really ponged the match last night.
Meaning: Used to describe something that smells bad, often humorously.
● Example Sentence: That cheese has really ponged up the whole fridge!