\ 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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“Pong.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pong. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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