Tonking

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑŋkɪŋ/

Definitions of tonking

noun a slang term for a heavy blow or strike

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a loud tonking sound coming from the construction site.

A2 The tonking of the drums could be heard throughout the village.

B1 The tonking of the hammer echoed through the workshop.

B2 The tonking of the heavy machinery could be felt vibrating through the floor.

C1 The tonking of the pile driver could be heard from miles away.

C2 The rhythmic tonking of the blacksmith's hammer created a mesmerizing beat.

Examples of tonking in a Sentence

formal The tonking of the drum created a rhythmic pattern in the music.

informal I heard you tonking on the table with your pencil during the meeting.

slang Stop tonking around and focus on your work.

figurative Her words tonked like a hammer on his fragile ego.

Grammatical Forms of tonking

• past tense: tonked
• plural: tonkings
• comparative: more tonking
• superlative: most tonking
• present tense: tonks
• future tense: will tonk
• perfect tense: have tonked
• continuous tense: is tonking
• singular: tonking
• positive degree: tonking
• infinitive: to tonk
• gerund: tonking
• participle: tonked

Origin and Evolution of tonking

First Known Use: 1873 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tonking' is believed to have originated from the British slang term 'tonk', which refers to a heavy blow or a sound produced by a heavy object hitting something.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical force or impact, 'tonking' has evolved to also mean a severe reprimand or criticism in colloquial language.