I. ˈdȯŋ, ˈdäŋ verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: imitative
intransitive verb
: to give a deep-toned sound of or as if of a large bell
transitive verb
chiefly Australia : hit , strike
II. noun
( -s )
1. : a sound of donging
2. chiefly Australia : a heavy blow (as with the fist)
3. : penis — usually considered vulgar
III. noun
( plural dong )
Etymology: Annamese
1. : sapeque
2.
a. : piaster 4
b.
(1) : the basic monetary unit of Vietnam — see money table
(2) : a coin or note representing this
IV. ˈdȯŋ noun
( plural dong )
Etymology: Vietnamese đông
1. : the basic monetary unit of Vietnam — see money table in the Dict
2. : a coin or note representing one dong