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jonko

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Sranan Tongo dyonko, possibly from Twi Akan tɔ nko (to fall asleep, to doze).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdʒɔŋ.koː/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: jon‧ko

Noun

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jonko m (plural jonko's, diminutive jonkootje n)

  1. (colloquial, slang) joint
    Wollah, pass mij die jonko.
    Yo, give me that joint.

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See also

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Ido

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʒonko/, /ˈd͡ʒonko/

Noun

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jonko (plural jonki)

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