SportsAugust 9, 2026

gong

GONG

Definition

A metallic disk that produces a resonant, echoing sound when struck, historically used to signal start or end points.

Etymology

Derived from the Malay word 'gong' of the same meaning, it is an onomatopoeic term that entered the English language in the early 17th century.

In the news

In the context of competitive sports management, the term is often used metaphorically to suggest the end of a process, period, or career, signaling a moment of finality.

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The New Indian Express

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