Pronunciation: /bɑŋk/

Definitions of bonk

noun a dull, heavy blow or knock

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud bonk when the book fell off the shelf.

A2 The bonk on his head left a small bump.

B1 The bonk from the hammer hitting the nail echoed through the room.

B2 She let out a frustrated bonk as she couldn't figure out the puzzle.

C1 The bonk of the basketball hitting the backboard signaled another successful shot.

C2 The bonk of the gavel silenced the courtroom as the judge made her ruling.

verb to hit or strike with a dull, heavy blow

Example Sentences

A1 The clown bonked his head on the low ceiling.

A2 I accidentally bonked my elbow on the table.

B1 The toddler bonked the toy against the floor repeatedly.

B2 She bonked her opponent on the head during the game.

C1 The comedian is known for his signature move of bonking audience members on the head with a rubber chicken.

C2 The mischievous student was caught trying to bonk the teacher with a water balloon.

Examples of bonk in a Sentence

formal The hammer bonked against the metal, creating a loud noise.

informal I accidentally bonked my head on the low hanging branch.

slang He bonked her on the head with a pillow during the pillow fight.

figurative The unexpected news bonked him on the head, leaving him stunned.

Grammatical Forms of bonk

past tense

bonked

plural

bonks

comparative

bonkier

superlative

bonkiest

present tense

bonk

future tense

will bonk

perfect tense

have bonked

continuous tense

is bonking

singular

bonk

positive degree

bonk

infinitive

to bonk

gerund

bonking

participle

bonked

Origin and Evolution of bonk

First Known Use: 1931 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'bonk' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound of a dull impact or hitting noise.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a dull thudding sound or impact, 'bonk' has evolved to also mean to hit someone on the head, or colloquially, to have sex with someone.