tonk

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Tonk

Definition:

noun

1. A slang term for a British pound coin.

2. A card game that originated in the United States and is usually played with two to four players, using a standard deck of 52 cards.

verb

1. To hit or strike something with great force.

2. To win a game or contest decisively.

adjective

Appealing or fashionable in a specific local context.

Examples:

Noun:

1. I need change for the parking meter, does anyone have a tonk?

2. Let's play a game of tonk after dinner.

Verb:

1. He tonked the ball out of the boundary, scoring a six in the process.

2. The home team tonked their opponents 4-0 in a dominant performance.

Adjective:

The store manager showcases all the tonk clothes and accessories worn by local celebrities.