jonko

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.

Derived terms

• j
• jay

See also

• joint
• stick
• stickie

Ido

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈʒonko/, /ˈd͡ʒonko/

Noun

jonko (plural jonki)

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