What does bongo mean?
Bongo means A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus..
Bongo
/ˈbɒŋ.ɡəʊ/ · noun
Meaning
A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus..
Definitions by Sense
- A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.
- Either of a pair of small drums of Cuban origin, played by beating with the hands.
- (intransitive) To play the bongo drums.
- (intransitive) Of the heart, etc.: to beat with an irregular rhythm.
- (transitive) To hit something rhythmically with the hands.
Example Sentences
He's banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee.
Synonyms for bongo
Antonyms for bongo
Related Words
Word Forms
- bongos
- bongoes
- bongoing
- bongoed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bongo?
Common synonyms include bongo drum, boocercus eurycerus, tragelaphus eurycerus.
What is the opposite of bongo?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bongo in a sentence?
He's banging on the bongos like a chimpanzee.
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