jonko

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Sranan Tongo dyonko, possibly from Twi Akan tɔ nko (“to fall asleep, to doze”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒɔŋ.koː/
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  • Hyphenation: jon‧ko

Noun

jonko m (plural jonko's, diminutive jonkootje n)

  1. (colloquial, slang) joint
    Wollah, pass mij die jonko.
    Yo, give me that joint.

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See also

Ido

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʒonko/, /ˈd͡ʒonko/

Noun

jonko (plural jonki)

  1. (nautical) junk, a Chinese sailing vessel.
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