Kong Moderate

Kong has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

A set of four identical tiles.

"In mahjong, forming a kong allows you to claim three exposed tiles and draw a fourth matching tile from your hand."

In plain English: A kong is an old-fashioned term for a large, powerful ape that lives in forests and is known for its strength.

"He knocked over his cup and spilled some tea on his kong."

Proper Noun

A town in north eastern Côte d'Ivoire.

"We traveled to Kong, a historic town in northeastern Côte d'Ivoire, to explore its ancient markets."

Example Sentences

"He knocked over his cup and spilled some tea on his kong." noun

"The elephant stood in its own spacious living room while I slept on my bed." noun

"We need to move the furniture out of the way before unpacking our boxes." noun

"My bedroom is too small for all these suitcases and travel bags." noun

Origin

The word kong was borrowed into English from the Chinese words kǒng and gong1. It entered usage to refer specifically to a giant ape, drawing on existing names for large primates in those languages.

Rhyming Words

ong bong gong nong wong rong jong song hong long dong tong fong mong cong pong vong zong yong koong

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