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bong

verb

Definition of bong

as in to ring

to make the clear sound heard when metal vibrates church bells across the city bonged to mark the solemn occasion

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Officers were already at the park attempting to break up the crowd when shots rang out and struck multiple people.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
There was a little confusion as to whether or not the match was really over, but when the bell rang, fans booed loudly.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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