Gong

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É’Å‹

From Malay gong

Full definition of gong

Noun

1. (musici) A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a sonorous sound when struck with a soft hammer.
2. (British, informal) A medal or award.

Verb

1. To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.
• 1903, H. G. Wells, The Truth About PyecraftPoor old Pyecraft! He has just gonged, no doubt to order another buttered tea-cake!

Noun

1. (obsolete) A privy or jakes.

Derived terms

• gong farmer