How to Pronounce Gonk

To pronounce "gonk", say GONK — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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What does gonk mean?

noun

  1. A small furry toy like an ersatz teddy bear, popularized in wartime when production of real teddies stops.
  2. A stupid, ignorant, and/or boorish person.

verb

  1. (with "out") To sleep.

    “He gonked out on the bed.”

  2. To lie; to tell an untruth

    “You're gonking me!”

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How many syllables are in "gonk"?▾

"Gonk" has one syllable.

What does "gonk" mean?▾

Gonk: A small furry toy like an ersatz teddy bear, popularized in wartime when production of real teddies stops.

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