gong

Meanings

Plural: gongs

Noun

a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
A percussion instrument consisting of a metal disk that emits a loud resonant sound when struck with a soft hammer.
A medal or award, particularly Knight Bachelor..
A metal target that emits a sound when it has been hit.
An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
The contents of an outhouse pit: shit.
A kind of cultivation energy, more powerful than qi.
An advanced practice that cultivates such energy.

Verb

sound a gong
To make the sound of a gong; to ring a gong.
To send a signal to, using a gong or similar device.
To halt (originally, a contestant in a talent show; later, a performer, a speaker).
To send a signal to, using a gong or similar device.
To warn.
To give an award or medal to.

Origin / Etymology

From Malay gong, possibly onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

bell, chime, feces, gonghouse, outhouse, tam-tam

Scrabble Score: 6

gong is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
gong is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
gong is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 9

gong is a valid Words With Friends word