GONG


Meaning of GONG in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɡɔŋ ]

n. & v. --n. 1 a metal disc with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck. 2 a saucer-shaped bell. 3 Brit. sl. a medal; a decoration. --v.tr. 1 summon with a gong. 2 (of traffic police) sound a gong etc. to direct (a motorist) to stop. [Malay gong, gung of imit. orig.]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.