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PRONUNCIATION OF PONK

ponk  [pɒŋk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PONK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Ponk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PONK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ponk

Ponk

Ponk as it is popularly known in Surat, India and surrounding areas is the name for green immature sorghum grains available only in this part of the world. Ponk is usually available only during colder winter months, from November through February. Peak season in December and January. Due to technological advances it is available even in late October and early March. Ponk is delivered from the area around of Hazira to local stalls in Surat city. Sorghum seedhead stalks are roasted under charcoal and then grains are beaten out from the soft shelling. Ponk should be green in color and soft as a gelatin dessert.

Definition of ponk in the English dictionary

The definition of ponk in the dictionary is an evil or mischievous spirit.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PONK


bonk
bɒŋk
clonk
klɒŋk
conch
kɒŋk
conk
kɒŋk
cronk
krɒŋk
gonk
ɡɒŋk
honk
hɒŋk
honky-tonk
ˈhɒŋkɪˌtɒŋk
Lonk
lɒŋk
plonk
plɒŋk
pronk
prɒŋk
quonk
kwɒŋk
stonk
stɒŋk
tonk
tɒŋk
tronc
trɒŋk
tronk
trɒŋk
wonk
wɒŋk
zonk
zɒŋk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PONK

pone bread
ponent
ponerology
pong
ponga
pongee
pongid
pongo
pongy
poniard
ponies
Pontypridd
pony
pony club
pony express
pony trekking
pony up
ponyskin
ponytail

WORDS THAT END LIKE PONK

bank
Black Monk
blank
dank
drink
drunk
frank
I don´t think
ink
link
monk
permalink
pink
policy wonk
rank
tank
thank
the West Bank
think
White Monk

Synonyms and antonyms of ponk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ponk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PONK

Find out the translation of ponk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ponk from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ponk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

PONK
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ponk
570 millions of speakers

English

ponk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ponk
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ponk
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Ponk
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ponk
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ponk
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ponk
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ponk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Ponk
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ponk
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

ponk
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ponk
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ponk
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ponk
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोंक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ponk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Ponk
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ponk
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ponk
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ponk
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ponk
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ponk
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ponk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Ponk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ponk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PONK»

The term «ponk» is regularly used and occupies the 76.212 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PONK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ponk

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PONK»

Discover the use of ponk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ponk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Ponk! Ponk!
Clues in the artwork help children to guess who's next and the text encourages the reader to press the squeaker to let the next friend on board.This multi-layered novelty book offers story, picture clues, pretend play and encourages hand ...
Andrew Davenport, 2010
2
In the Night Garden: Pinky Ponk Juice Everywhere!
Read this sweet story and find out who helps the Tombliboos clean up.This sturdy first storybook features your little one's favourite In the Night Garden characters - Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka, the Tombliboos and more!
Andrew Davenport, 2011
3
What a Noisy Pinky Ponk!
Onk-onk! Journey into the Night Garden through this charming sound book featuring all the funny noises from the TV show. Press the buttons to hear the sounds as you read the story and have fun with your favourite Night Garden characters.
Andrew Davenport, 2008
4
Where Is the Pinky Ponk Going?
These charming stories are perfect for older In the Night Garden fans to enjoy and collect.Visit penguin.com.au/inthenightgarden for more
Andrew Davenport, 2008
5
Too Much Pinky Ponk Juice! : In The Nigh
A charming storybook written by In the Night Garden creator, Andy Davenport. Find out what happens when someone drinks a bit too much Pinky Ponk juice! Perfect for 2-4 year olds.
Andrew Davenport, 2008
6
Ponk Vonsydow's Alien Handbook
However, the text of the handbook is written in NEFTU'S language so humans must use the included decoder to translate the hieroglyphs. After translating, humans can learn the history of the ancient relationship between NEFTU and HUMANITY.
Ponk Vonsydow, 2011
7
Birds of East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi
The coastal race is very different, giving an introductory note followed by a very rapid series of over 20 ponk notes, almost trilled. Yellow-throated Tinkerbird Pogoniulus subsulphureus 10cm, 4” Very similar to Yellow-rumped Tinkerbird, but the ...
Terry Stevenson, John Fanshawe, 2004
8
Ren Ponk
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Othniel Hermes, 2012
9
A Pronouncing Dictionary of the French Language: In Two Parts
(ponk-tu-a-li-te) punctuality Ponctuation, sf. (ponk-tu-a-sionj punctuation Ponctuel , le. a. (ponk-tu-el, m. ; e.le, f.) punctual Ponctuellementy ad. (ponk-t.u-e-le-man> exactly Ponctuer, va. (ponk-tu-S) to point Pondre, va. (pon-dre) to *lay eggs Pont  ...
B. Du Gue, 1854
10
A place called Mississippi
Sunday morning came in easy and Ma Ponk would let me sleep late. The smell of hotcakes and homemade pork sausages fried in lard would float through the house. Ma Ponk only had to call once. When I got to the kitchen Ma Ponk would be ...
Marion Barnwell

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PONK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ponk is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Alt-J steal the show on the second night of Bilbao BBK Live
Though they're on the second stage tonight, playing second fiddle to French electronic madcaps Shaka Ponk, Alt-J evidently went to the same ... «DIY Magazine, Jul 15»
2
'Big Brother' recap: Drama gets turned up
In a HOH competition called “Gronk Ponk,” super-alliance Austin and Vanessa won! Perfection. This season just keeps getting better and better ... «Toronto Sun, Jul 15»
3
Démarrage puissant au Main Square avec Lenny Kravitz
... le chanteur et guitariste américain Lenny Kravitz (en 2009) et le groupe Shaka Ponk, dont c'est le troisième passage au Main Square d'Arras. «Le Monde, Jul 15»
4
Tennis, anyone?
This year, however, in addition to the thwonk sound, there was a ponk sound—that of a pickle ball paddle connecting with the harder ball, not ... «The Mountain -Ear, Jun 15»
5
In the Night Garden Live - review
Both the shows (Ninky Nonk and Pinky Ponk – you don't need to see one to understand the other. No spoilers here!) are written by Andrew ... «Radio Times, Jun 15»
6
Why adults are not supposed to understand In The Night Garden
When I take my toddler to one of the live shows this weekend (we've got tickets for the Pinky Ponk show, hurrah!) he'll be watching the stage ... «Telegraph.co.uk, May 15»
7
Family favourite In the Night Garden at The O2
There are two different shows to choose from and each one lasts just under an hour – will you catch the Ninky Nonk or the Pinky Ponk? «The Wharf, May 15»
8
25 questions all parents have about In The Night Garden
Who puts out the Pinky Ponk juice? And what the hell is in it? Does it contain E numbers? Is it organic? Are they all drinking daiquiris? Should I ... «Metro, Apr 15»
9
Austin gets Levitated, San Diego gets Kaboo'd
Finnish folk-metal band Korpiklaani shreds Middle Earth–style at Brick by Brick after Trollfest and Helsott...while up at Belly Up you've got ponk ... «San Diego Reader, Apr 15»
10
Mother horrified as son's killer set for release
Peter "Ponk" Miller, 25, was not Johnson's first victim. Johnson, now 40, stabbed a man in the neck in western Sydney in 1992, nearly killing ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Apr 15»

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