English · Slang Attested

pong

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Meaning · English

A stench, a bad smell.

Examples

Carrot ran past him to get to the barrel first, and peered down at the cowering Catweazle. “No rats, Dad,” he said. “What's that terrible pong, then?” said Mr Bennett, sniffing.

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 “pong” mean?

A stench, a bad smell.

Is “pong” formal or informal?

pong is generally slang.

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