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pong pong

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Singapore[p˭ɔŋ˨˩ p˭ɔŋ˨˦]

pong pong verb: to take a shower; to bathe.

Verb

pong pong (invariable)

  1. (Singlish, informal, intransitive, invariable, child-directed speech) To take a shower; to bathe.

Origin of pong pong

Onomatopoeic, by way of Hokkien or another southern Chinese language. Its exact origins are unknown.

Questions about pong pong

What does pong pong mean?
Pong pong means to take a shower; to bathe.
What part of speech is pong pong?
Pong pong is a verb.
How do you pronounce pong pong?
Pong pong is pronounced [p˭ɔŋ˨˩ p˭ɔŋ˨˦] (Singapore).

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