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tonk

Pronunciation: /tɒŋk/
Definition of tonk

verb

[with object] informal
  • hit hard.
  • defeat heavily; trounce:Villa were tonked by local rivals Birmingham City

Origin:

early 20th century: imitative of the sound of a powerful blow reaching its target

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