Definition of DONG

dong

Plural: dong, dongs

Noun

  • A deep, resonant bell-like sound.
  • the basic unit of money in Vietnam
  • The currency of Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: ₫
  • The currency of South Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: Đ.
  • The penis.
  • A dildo, specifically a synthetic anatomical replica of the penis.
  • A fool.
  • A low-pitched, metallic ringing sound.
  • A submunicipal administrative unit of a city in North or South Korea.

Verb

  • go `ding dong', like a bell
  • To make a low-pitched, metallic ringing sound.

Examples

  • The clock’s dong punctuated his long wait for his Scrabble opponent to move.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Vietnamese đồng, from Middle Chinese 銅 (duwng, “copper”), from Old Chinese 銅 (*doːŋ). Cognate with Mandarin 銅 /铜 (tóng, “copper”).

Synonyms

ding, dingdong, penis

Scrabble Score: 6

dong: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
dong: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
dong: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

dong: valid Words With Friends Word