Stonk

//stɒŋk// noun, verb, slang

noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A heavy artillery bombardment. slang
  2. 2
    A stock, especially a bullish one. Internet, humorous, in-plural

    "Stonk is essentially just a funny way to say “stock” – and once you understand that, it explains everything else that has happened."

  3. 3
    A large or intense penile erection. slang, vulgar
  4. 4
    A profitable thing or scheme. Internet, humorous
Verb
  1. 1
    To unleash a heavy artillery bombardment. slang
  2. 2
    To overwhelm or trounce; to defeat decisively. slang

Synonyms

All synonyms
stonker

Example

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"Stonk is essentially just a funny way to say “stock” – and once you understand that, it explains everything else that has happened."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Uncertain. Possibly of imitative origin. Compare stomp.

Etymology 2

Deliberate misspelling of stock, possibly under the influence of stink in reference to stocks relating to amateur or bad decisions, or financial loss. Compare stronk (“strong”), thonk (“think”).

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stonk-on

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