pong pong

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (Singapore) IPA(key): [p˭ɔŋ˨˩ p˭ɔŋ˨˦], [p˭ɔm˨˩ p˭ɔm˨˦]

Verb

pong pong (invariable)

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

See also

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