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pongo

pon·go [ póng g ] (plural pon·gos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. zoology 
Same as  orangutan


2. U.K. military  ( slang )
Same as  soldier
( used by navy personnel )

3. Australia British person: a British person ( slang )

[Early 17th century. < Kongo mpongo "ape"]
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