dong

dong · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The basic monetary unit of Vietnam, equal to 100 xu.

  2. 2.

    A deep sound made by a large bell.

Forms

plural: dongs

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    ding-dong — The sound of a bell ringing repeatedly

Related words

See also: bell, currency
Synonyms: bell sound, chime

Etymology

The currency sense is from Vietnamese dong ("copper, money"). The sound sense is onomatopoeic, imitating the deep resonant sound of a bell.