SINCE 1828
pong
noun (1)
\ ˈpäŋ, ˈpȯŋ\
plural -s
Definition of pong
(Entry 1 of 4)
: a hollow ringing sound
\ "\
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of pong (Entry 2 of 4)
: to make a hollow ringing sound
\ ˈpäŋ\
-ed/-ing/-s
Definition of pong (Entry 3 of 4)
chiefly British
: to improvise on the stage (as in order to cover up a fluff)
pong
noun (2)
\ ˈpäŋ\
plural -s
Definition of pong (Entry 4 of 4)
British
: odor
especially
: an unpleasant odor
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