kong
nounUK /kɒŋ/ · US /kɔŋ/
Etymology Borrowed from Cantonese 槓 /杠 (gong³ / gung³).
1
Board games, Games, Mahjong A set of four identical tiles.
2
Board games, Games, Mahjong A call declaring the formation of such a set.
- Related terms
- kong bak pau
noun — 2 senses
UK /kɒŋ/ · US /kɔŋ/
Etymology Borrowed from Cantonese 槓 /杠 (gong³ / gung³).
Board games, Games, Mahjong A set of four identical tiles.
Board games, Games, Mahjong A call declaring the formation of such a set.
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