dong

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The currency of Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: ₫
  2. The currency of South Vietnam, 100 xus. Symbol: Đ.
noun
  1. The penis.
  2. A dildo, specifically a synthetic anatomical replica of the penis.
  3. A fool.
noun
  1. A low-pitched, metallic ringing sound.
verb
  1. To make a low-pitched, metallic ringing sound.
noun
  1. A submunicipal administrative unit of a city in North or South Korea.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/dɒŋ/ /dɔŋ/ /dɑŋ/ En-au-dong.ogg

Word forms

dong dongs đồng donging donged Doong

Etymology

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

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