gong
noun/ɡɒŋ/
/ɡɔːŋ/
- a round piece of metal that hangs in a frame and makes a loud deep sound when it is hit with a stick. Gongs are used as musical instruments or to give signals, for example that a meal is ready.
- to bang/beat/sound a gong
- the breakfast/dinner gong
- (British English, informal) an award or medal given to somebody for the work they have done
Word Originearly 17th cent.: from Malay gong, gung, of imitative origin.
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