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stonk

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /stɒŋk/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • General-American: /stɑŋk/
  • General-American: /stɔŋk/
  • rhymes with -ɒŋk

1

noun

Meaning 1

A heavy artillery bombardment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A large or intense penile erection.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang, vulgar

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A stock, especially a bullish one.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous, in-plural

Topics: business, finance

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4

noun

Meaning 4

A profitable thing or scheme.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, humorous

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To unleash a heavy artillery bombardment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

Topics: government, military, politics, war

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6

verb

Meaning 6

To overwhelm or trounce; to defeat decisively.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang

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History

Etymology

Uncertain. Possibly of imitative origin. Compare stomp.

Deliberate misspelling of stock, possibly under the influence of stink in reference to stocks relating to amateur or bad decisions, or financial loss. Compare stronk (“strong”), thonk (“think”).