nong

[ nong ]

noun

, Australian and New Zealand Informal.

1. a foolish, incompetent person.

nong

/ nɒŋ /

noun

1. slang.
   a stupid or incompetent person

Word History and Origins

Origin of nong¹

1940–45; probably by shortening of Australian and earlier British slang ning-nong, ning-nang fool, perhaps expressive variants of earlier nigmenog fool, of obscure origin

Word History and Origins

Origin of nong¹

C19: perhaps alteration of obsolete English dialect nigmenog silly fellow, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

"Cel7A moves the glucose chain to the 'front door' of the tunnel, the chain is cleaved, and the products come out the 'back door' in a sort of pipeline," said Daguan Nong, assistant research professor of biomedical engineering in the Penn State College of Engineering and first author of the paper.

From Science Daily

She said Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Nong Rong summoned the Philippine Ambassador to China Tuesday morning and “made solemn representations, and urged the Philippines to give China a responsible explanation.”

From Seattle Times

With telecom scams in Myanmar targeting Chinese citizens surging, Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong visited Myanmar this month, saying China was ready to work with Myanmar on tackling cross-border crime including online gambling.

From Reuters

Nong also said China supported Myanmar in maintaining stability on their common border as Myanmar's junta battled insurgents in the area.

From Reuters

A day earlier, China’s assistant foreign minister, Nong Rong, urged officials in Myanmar to maintain stability on the China-Myanmar border.

From New York Times