nong

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Meaning · English

An idiot.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used Australian English

Examples

‘In there, you nong,’ Max said, pointing out a pink-brick home with a 1950s skillion roof.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “nong” mean?

An idiot.

Is “nong” formal or informal?

nong is generally slang.