Etymology

pung

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Today it means: A low box-like sleigh designed to be pulled by one horse. Full definition →

Cantonese 碰
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pung · noun1

Shortened form of tom-pung, from the same Algonquian etymon as toboggan.

pung · noun2

  1. Cantonese · borrowed from碰
  2. English todaypung

Borrowed from Cantonese 碰 (pung³).

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