a dull resonant sound as of a bell
"The heavy iron gate swung shut, sending out a long bong that echoed through the empty courtyard."
The clang of a large bell.
"The local festival was celebrated enthusiastically by a large group of people from Kolkata, including many bongs who had traveled all the way to participate."
A vessel, usually made of glass or ceramic and filled with water, used in smoking various substances; especially marijuana or pot.
A very wide piton.
Alternative spelling of bung (“purse”)
An Australian Aboriginal person.
A Bengali (from West Bengal).
In plain English: A bong is someone from the region of West Bengal, India.
"The restaurant served delicious traditional bong food."
Usage: Use this term with caution, as it's sometimes considered derogatory when referring to people from Bangladesh or West Bengal; it's best to use "Bengali" instead. If you are comfortable using the term and know the person won't be offended, it can be used informally among friends.
To pull a bell.
"He leaned over and took a long, steady drag from the glass pipe before exhaling a thick cloud of smoke."
to smoke a bong
In plain English: To bong means to smoke marijuana using a device that filters the smoke with water.
"He used to bong every night after work."
Usage: To "bong" means to smoke cannabis through a water pipe, specifically a device called a bong. It's slang and considered informal; avoid using it in formal writing or professional settings.