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gonk |
2 definitions found From Jargon File (4.2.3, 23 NOV 2000) [jargon]: gonk /gonk/ vi.,n. 1. To prevaricate or to embellish the truth beyond any reasonable recognition. In German the term is (mythically) `gonken'; in Spanish the verb becomes `gonkar'. "You're gonking me That story you just told me is a bunch of gonk." In German, for example, "Du gonkst mich" (You're pulling my leg). See also {gonkulator}. 2. [British] To grab some sleep at an odd time; compare {gronk out}. From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (13 Mar 01) [foldoc]: gonk/gonk/ 1. To prevaricate or to embellish the truth beyond any reasonable recognition. In German the term is (mythically) "gonken"; in Spanish the verb becomes "gonkar". "You're gonking me That story you just told me is a bunch of gonk." In German, for example, "Du gonkst mir" (You're pulling my leg). See also {gonkulator}. 2. (British) To grab some sleep at an odd time. Compare {gronk out}. [{Jargon File}] (1995-03-07)
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