Etymology

stonk

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stonk · noun, verb1

Uncertain. Possibly of imitative origin. Compare stomp.

stonk · noun2

Deliberate misspelling of stock, possibly under the influence of stink in reference to stocks relating to amateur or bad decisions, or financial loss. Compare stronk (“strong”), thonk (“think”).

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