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noun
1.
an unpleasant smell; stink.
verb (used without object)
2.
to have a disagreeable smell; stink.
Origin:
1915–20; of obscure origin
1915–20; of obscure origin
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pong (pɒŋ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a disagreeable or offensive smell; stink |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (intr) to give off an unpleasant smell; stink |
| [C20: perhaps from Romany pan to stink] | |
| 'pongy | |
| —adj | |
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Computing Dictionary
Pong definition
gamesA computer game invented in 1972 by Atari's Nolan Bushnell. The game is a minimalist rendering of table tennis. Each of the two players are represented as a white slab, controllable by a knob, which deflects a bouncing ball. The goal of the game is to "AVOID MISSING BALL FOR HIGH SCORE".
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(1997-11-23)
Example sentences
It stretches credulity to get into a serious argument about which country is better at curling, diving, ping pong and badminton.
Carefully place the second ping pong ball in the air stream.
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