dong
dong Lexical Profile
dong Game Scores & Validity
• interjection
Used to represent the deep, resonant sound of a bell, often following 'ding'.
"Ding, dong! The doorbell finally worked and startled the sleeping dog."
• noun
(Slang) A penis.
"The comedian's routine relied heavily on crude jokes featuring a dong."
The basic monetary unit of Vietnam.
"She exchanged her dollars for Vietnamese dong before heading to the market in Hanoi."
A deep, resonant sound, typically made by a large bell.
"The heavy dong of the grandfather clock echoed through the quiet hallway."
• verb
To make a deep, resonant sound like that of a large bell.
"The church bell donged loudly, signaling the start of the midday service."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often used informally or vulgarly as slang for the male anatomy; in financial contexts, it refers strictly to the official currency of Vietnam.
• Rhymes for dong
Word Origin & Etymology
The financial term derives from Vietnamese 'đồng', meaning 'copper' or 'bronze'. The noun and verb for the sound of a bell are onomatopoeic. The colloquial slang term emerged in the mid-20th century, possibly derived from the phrase 'ding-dong'.
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