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Topic: Culture

bong

IPA: /bɔŋ/

KK: /bɔŋ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce a loud, deep sound, often like a bell ringing.

Example: The clock began to bong at midnight, signaling the start of a new day.

noun

Definition: A type of water pipe used for smoking, which has a bottle or tube filled with liquid and a bowl for holding the substance being smoked.

Example: He used a bong to smoke his favorite herbal blend.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a deep ringing sound, often associated with bells or similar objects.

Example: The clock bongs every hour, signaling the time.

bonne

IPA: /bɒn/

KK: /bɑn/

noun

Definition: A woman who takes care of a young child, often serving as a nurse or maid.

Example: The bonne helped the family by looking after the children while the parents were at work.

bonnie

IPA: //ˈbɒni//

KK: /ˈbɑni/

adjective

Definition: Attractive or beautiful in appearance; cheerful and lively.

Example: The bonnie flowers in the garden brightened up the whole area.

bonnier

IPA: /ˈbɒniə/

KK: /ˈbɑniər/

adjective

Definition: More attractive or beautiful than something else.

Example: The garden looked bonnier after the flowers bloomed.

bonze

IPA: /bɒnz/

KK: /bɑnz/

noun

Definition: A person who has dedicated their life to Buddhism and often lives in a monastery, especially in countries like China and Japan.

Example: The bonze led the meditation session for the community.

boogaloo

IPA: //ˈbuːɡəˌluː//

KK: /ˈbuːɡəˌluː/

noun

Definition: A style of music and dance that originated in Latin America during the 1960s, combining elements of jazz, rhythm and blues, and traditional Latin rhythms.

Example: The party was filled with lively boogaloo music that got everyone dancing.

boogeyman

IPA: /ˈbʊɡɪˌmæn/

KK: /ˈbʊɡiˌmæn/

noun

Definition: A mythical creature often used to frighten children, typically described as a monster or ghost that hides in the dark.

Example: Children often fear the boogeyman hiding under their beds at night.

boogyman

IPA: /ˈbʊɡɪmən/

KK: /ˈbuːɡɪmæn/

noun

Definition: A mythical creature often used to frighten children, typically described as a monster or ghost that hides in dark places.

Example: Children often believe that the boogyman will come if they misbehave at night.

booing

IPA: /ˈbuːɪŋ/

KK: /buːɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A sound made by people in a crowd to show they disapprove of something, often during a performance or event.

Example: The audience responded to the poor performance with loud booing.

verb

Definition: To make a loud noise of disapproval or contempt, often by shouting 'boo' at someone or something.

Example: The audience started booing when the performer forgot the lyrics.

bookish

IPA: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

KK: /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who loves reading and studying, often spending a lot of time with books.

Example: She has a bookish personality, always carrying a novel wherever she goes.

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