pong

noun
UK: /pɒŋ/
US: /pɑːŋ/

  1. The sound of something hitting a surface, often a short, dull sound.

    1. I heard a pong as the ball hit the table.
    2. The distinct pong of the table tennis ball echoed in the otherwise silent room as the competition heated up.

  2. A game similar to table tennis, often played on computers or video game consoles.

    1. Let's play pong after dinner tonight.
    2. The retro charm of the original pong captivated a new generation of gamers with its simple yet addictive gameplay.

Synonyms

thud whack smack
pong verb

  1. To make a sound like something hitting a surface.

    1. The ball ponged off the wall.
    2. Raindrops ponged lightly against the windowpane, creating a soothing background noise as I worked from home.

  2. To play a game of Pong.

    1. We used to pong for hours on end.
    2. During their breaks, the programmers would pong to clear their minds and boost their creativity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pong" in English means: The sound of something hitting a surface, often a short, dull sound., A game similar to table tennis, often played on computers or video game consoles..

The phonetic transcription of "pong" is /pɒŋ/ in British English and /pɑːŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pong": thud, whack, smack.

Example usage of "pong": "I heard a pong as the ball hit the table.". More examples on the page.