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Gong - What does it mean?

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is likely misspelled.


has no English definition.

As a noun gong

is a percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.

As a verb gong

is to make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.

gong

English

Etymology 1

(wikipedia gong) From (etyl) gong

Noun

(en noun)
  • (musici) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.
  • (British, informal) A medal or award.

    • Verb

  • To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.
  • * 1903 , H. G. Wells, The Truth About Pyecraft
    • Poor old Pyecraft! He has just gonged , no doubt to order another buttered tea-cake!

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A privy or jakes.
    • Derived terms
    * gong farmer ----

    Not English

    has no English definition. It may be misspelled.