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tong1

Syllabification: (tong)
Pronunciation: /tôNG, täNG/

Definition of tong

noun

  • a Chinese association or secret society in the US, frequently associated with underworld criminal activity.

Origin:

late 19th century: from Chinese (Cantonese dialect) t'ōng, literally 'meeting place'

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