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Definition of “tong”

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Word Frequency of tong

tong1 (tɒŋ Pronunciation for tong1 ) 

Definitions

verb

  1. to gather or seize with tongs
  2. to curl or style (hair) with curling tongs

tong2 (tɒŋ Pronunciation for tong2 ) 

Definitions

noun

  1. (formerly) a Chinese secret society or association, esp one popularly assumed to engage in criminal activities

Word Origin

C20: from Chinese (Cantonese) t'ong meeting place

Example Sentences Including 'tong'

It features Fiona and Charles going hammer and tong as they review the latest movies.
Misc (1995)
Seagoon, Springs and Bluebottle [far off]: Ying tong ying tong Ying tong ying tong Ying tong iddle I po.
Alexander Games (compiler) THE ESSENTIAL SPIKE MILLIGAN (2002)
The two fastest 200m breaststrokers in history going at it hammer and tong down the final lap.
The Australian (2004)
Their Independent Stream tong costs £19.99 and is available from Argos and large Boots stores.
Sun, News of the World (2001)
When Neddy Seagoon sang Milligan's'Ying tong iddle I po ' song, no-one would have dared disagree.
Glasgow Herald (2002)

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