Bongs Meaning in English

word · lemma: bong

US

ˈbɑŋ

BAHNGZ

UK

bˈɒŋz

BONGZ

Definition

Bongs are water pipes used for smoking, usually cannabis or tobacco. They cool and filter smoke through water before it is inhaled.

Usage & Nuances

"Bong" is informal and primarily associated with cannabis culture. It's not interchangeable with "hookah," which is larger and social. In formal contexts, use "water pipe." Some places have laws restricting their sale or use.

• Spanish: bongs (pipas de agua para fumar) - pipas de agua (para cannabis/fumar tabaco)
• Portuguese (BR): bongs (cachimbas para fumar) - narguilé pequeno (para cannabis)
• Portuguese (PT): bongs (cachimbas para fumar) - pipas de água (para cannabis/tabaco)
• Chinese (Simplified): 水烟筒 (用于吸食大麻等)
• Chinese (Traditional): 水煙筒 (用於吸食大麻等)
• Hindi: बॉन्ग्स (धूम्रपान के लिए पानी वाली पाइप)
• Arabic: بونغ (غليون مائي للتدخين)
• Bengali: বং
• Russian: боны
• Japanese: ボング
• Vietnamese: bình bongs - ống bongs
• Korean: 봉
• Turkish: bong - su borusu (uyuşturucu içimi için kullanılan)
• Urdu: بونگ
• Indonesian: bong

Example Sentences

Some people use bongs to smoke tobacco.

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Bongs use water to cool the smoke.

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He collects different bongs from around the world.

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At the party, someone brought out a couple of bongs for everyone to try.

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I've seen some really artistic bongs online lately.

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Many smoke shops now sell colorful glass bongs in all shapes and sizes.

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