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tonk Definition and Meaning in English (tonk definition)

verb
Synonyms:taprapknock
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Tonk definition: To hit something with a light, sharp blow, often producing a distinct sound, or to tap gently.

Definitions of Tonk

  1. 1verb

    To hit something with a light, sharp blow, often producing a distinct sound, or to tap gently.

  2. 2noun

    A light, sharp blow or the sound produced by such a blow, often heard in games or specific contexts.

Example Sentences

casual

“He gave the door a gentle tonk to check if it was locked.”

sports

“The batsman managed to tonk the ball over the boundary for six runs.”

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past tensetonked
gerundtonking
agent nountonker

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Tonk definition: To hit something with a light, sharp blow, often producing a distinct sound, or to tap gently.
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'Tonk' translates to 'tonk' in English. Tonk definition: To hit something with a light, sharp blow, often producing a distinct sound, or to tap gently.
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