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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pongy

/pɒndʒi/ adjective · British & US
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What does pongy mean?

adjective

Having a strong, unpleasant smell; pungent. Often used to describe food, especially cheese or fish, that has a strong smell.

Example

"The pongy smell of the fish made me hesitant to eat it."

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