to tonk
- verb
- /tɔŋk/
- Slang
- After practicing for weeks, he finally tonked his opponent, winning the game without a doubt.
Examples
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The championship team tonked their rivals in the final match, securing a decisive victory.
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Getting tonked all over the park.
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She was tonked in the first round of the tournament, leaving her fans disappointed.
Synonyms
932
2.1
To beat someone in a game, fight, or contest
109
7.2
Beat someone or something completely in a conflict
36
5.5
To beat someone easily by a large amount
33
8.6
To beat someone easily in a game or fight
32
4.2
To beat someone easily in a game or contest
14
7.5
To beat an opponent by a large amount in a game or contest
11
8.7
To beat someone by a large amount in a contest or game
8
3.7
Defeat an opponent completely and easily
8
7.7
To beat someone completely in a game or fight
6
4.5
Beat someone completely in a game or contest
3
7.7
Win easily by a lot against another person or team
3
8.5
To beat someone very badly in a game or match
1
8.8
To beat someone easily and completely
1
6.8
To defeat someone completely in a contest
1
5.2
To defeat an opponent completely and easily
1
6.7
To beat someone very easily and completely in a game or contest
1
9.9
To beat someone in a game or challenge
Beat someone badly in a game or fight
To beat someone easily in a game or contest
Defeat an opponent easily in a game or contest
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Etymology
To tonk someone 'defeat' comes from the image of giving a hard 'tonk' or hit to an opponent, as if you knock them down in a game. So when you 'tonk' a team, you beat them strongly and clearly.