Bong - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A bong is a water pipe used for smoking tobacco or other substances. It filters and cools the smoke through water, providing a smoother inhalation experience. Commonly made of glass or plastic.
Definition:
A deep resonant sound, often from a bell or similar object; also a water pipe for smoking.
Synonyms:
chime, gong, toll, ring
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
silence, whisper
Common Collocations:
bong hit, bong water, bong sound
Derivatives:
bongs, bonging, bonged
Usage Tips:
Use "bong" as a noun for sounds or smoking devices; as a verb for making a resonant noise.
Common Phrases:
hit the bong, bong out, bong in the night
Etymology:
Likely imitative origin from the sound of a bell; later adopted for smoking devices in the 20th century.
Examples:
- 1. The church bell gave a loud bong at noon.
- 2. He filled the bong with water before using it.
- 3. The gong will bong three times to start the ceremony.
- 4. She heard the distant bong of a clock tower.