Definitions For Tonk
Etymology 1
Origins are unknown, but definitely predate the use of metal flashlights, contrary to the most quoted description of origin. It is probable that the origin relates to Chinese immigration, as the first law to restrict immigration from a particular country was enacted in 1882 to limit the numbers of Chinese coming to the United States. It is said that many of the illegal immigrants made their way to the US via the Gulf of Tonkin area of what is now Vietnam. It is also possible that the term is related to the Chinese "tong" mob.Noun
TONK (plural TONKs) (slang, mostly, US) An illegal immigrant of any country.Etymology 2
Noun
TONK (plural TONKs) (slang) An item of value, or of perceived value, especially for sale. : How much tonk have we got to shift?Etymology 3
Alternative forms
tunkNoun
TONK (uncountable) A matching card game, combining features of knock rummy and conquian.Etymology 4
onomatopoeic, onomatopoeic.Etymology 5
Noun
TONK (uncountable) (slang) A tank.Verb
{{en-verb}} (colloquial, transitive) To knock or strike (a ball) so that it flies through the air.Anagrams
Tkon, knotIs Tonk a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
NO
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
NO
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
8
Words with Friends
9
The word Tonk is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends