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tonk

[tongk] ,
–noun
a form of rummy for two or more players with deuces wild.

Origin:
1920–25; cf. Brit., Australian tonk (informal) to strike, beat, defeat
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Main Entry:  tonk1
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  a term of abuse for an idiot; also, a term of abuse for a homosexual
Usage:  slang
Main Entry:  tonk2
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  abbreviation for honky-tonk
Main Entry:  tonk
Part of Speech:  v
Definition:  in sports, to defeat; also, to strike or hit powerfully
Usage:  tonk n
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