pong
word
Definition
A 'pong' is an informal British English word meaning a strong, unpleasant smell.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly British and informal. Used to describe bad smells, often in joking or casual conversation. Collocations: 'a terrible pong', 'give off a pong', 'what a pong!'. Rare in North American English.
Spanish: mal olor - pestePortuguese (BR): cheiro ruim - fedorPortuguese (PT): mau cheiro - fedorChinese (Simplified): 臭味Chinese (Traditional): 臭味Hindi: बदबूArabic: رائحة كريهةBengali: দুর্গন্ধ - বাজে গন্ধRussian: вонь - неприятный запахJapanese: 悪臭 - ひどいにおいVietnamese: mùi hôi - mùi khó chịuKorean: 악취 - 지독한 냄새Turkish: kötü koku - pis kokuUrdu: بدبو - ناگوار بوIndonesian: bau tidak sedap - bau menyengat
Example Sentences
I opened the bag and—wow, instant pong!
natural
There's a pong coming from the kitchen.
basic
Your shoes have quite a pong after training.
basic
What a pong! Did something go off in the fridge?
basic
After the rain, the rubbish bins gave off a nasty pong.
natural
Don't worry, that pong is just the cheese—it's supposed to smell like that.
natural