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Definition of wongi

wongi

/ˈwɒŋ.ɡi/
won · gi
Plural:wongis
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Past Simple:wongied
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Past Participle:wongied
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Present Participle:wonging
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wongi Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Australian A casual conversation, chat, or talk.

Example

"We sat by the campfire and had a good wongi about the old days."

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• verb

1

Australian To talk, chat, or hold a conversation.

Example

"They spent the entire afternoon wonging on the front porch."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The term 'wongi' is primarily used in Western Australia and within Aboriginal English communities to denote a casual talk or chat, functioning similarly to the word 'yarn'.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Australian English from the Noongar language word 'wangi', meaning 'to speak' or 'talk'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wongi. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wongi
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