Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tonker
verb
/ˈtɒŋ.kər/
Definition
To tonk or to hit something lightly.
Examples
- She gave the old car a tonker to see if it would start.
- He tonked the ball with his bat for a fun game of backyard cricket.
- Just a quick tonker on the desk got everyone’s attention during the meeting.
Meaning
Tonker is an informal term that often refers to a gentle or playful type of striking or tapping.
Synonyms
- Tap
- Hit
- Pat
