NYT Dictionary

BONK

/bɑŋk/
VerbNounGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025

Meaning

To hit or strike; to collide with something.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Of imitative origin. Compare English bang, bounce, bump.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

boinkdiscuss Ugandahave sexapproachcohabitcommoncompanycopulatecoupleengage in sex

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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