Tung

/tʌŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A Chinese dialect spoken in the region of Hunan, also known as the Hunan dialect.

She spoke fluent Tung, which helped her connect with the locals during her travels in Hunan.

A term used in some cultures to refer to a certain type of tree or plant.

The tung tree is known for its oil-rich seeds, which are used in various applications.

verb

To 'tung' often informally means to make a loud noise or to disrupt something.

He decided to tung the meeting with his loud laughter, catching everyone's attention.

To strike or hit with a forceful motion.

Don't tung the door too hard; it might break the hinges.

Possible Middle English origin, dialectal variation of tongue.

biting your tung

To refrain from speaking; to hold back comments.

tung-tied

Unable to speak due to shyness or embarrassment.

tongue

The muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking.

lingua

A term derived from Latin meaning tongue, often used in scientific contexts.

To speak in a way that is not clear or coherent.

He was tunging around trying to explain his idea.

To gossip or share secrets.

We were just tunging about what happened at the party.