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stonking, ppl. a. and adv. colloq.|ˈstɒŋkɪŋ|
[f. stonk v. s.v. stonk n. + -ing2.]
A. adj. Excellent, amazing; considerable, powerful.
B. adv. Qualifying an adj.: extremely, very. Cf. thundering ppl. a. (adv.).
1980G. Richards Red Kill viii. 66 ‘Here you are, sir,’ said the Australian girl... ‘Looks pretty stonking to me,’ she added and Fenner did not know whether this was praise or condemnation. 1990Sounds 10 Nov. 12/2 Snogging tackle for stonking wet smackers, warm and reassuring like a comfy settee. 1991Rage 13 Feb. 43/2 Last year..the gals..decided to hook up for a special concert..and had such a stonkin' good time they decided to reunite for a tour. 1993What Hi-Fi? Oct. 61/3 The Kenwood receiver is..stonking value for anyone wanting to take their first steps into home cinema. |