So, apparently, gonk is a (sort-of) real word. The first meaning of the word gonk that I came across is a stuffed animal produced during World War II. Teddy Bears stopped shipping from Germany, so a couple of clever ones created the gonk. They became very popular in Britain in the 1960's, and supposedly, if someone called you a "gonk", you were "hip and happening" (well, what do you know?). Here is a very old ad for the gonk:
There are apparently other meanings for the word gonk in the world of slang. Sometimes, gonks refer to underpants (Ireland). In the UK, it can be a derogatory term, referring to a "droopy looking character".
Wow- you learn something new every day... huh? For more about the gonk, click here.
As for the mentality of a two-year-old, I like Sassy Engineer's logical comment!________________________________________________________________________
For the past few days, Sassy has been completely fixated on calling people a new term of endearment (I can only hope). Her word of the week is gonk, usually paired with silly. Everything is a "Silly gonk".
Sassy called Nana a silly gonk several times yesterday. She told me I looked like a gonk. She sat at the table eating lunch and yelled out, "G-O-O-O-N-K" repeatedly...
...Anyone want to take a stab at what the heck gonk means?
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How funny - no idea what a gonk is, but it kind of reminds of a noise a goose makes. So maybe silly goose turned into silly gonk? Who knows!
Wow - that is very interesting - I've never heard the word "gonk" before. Amazing what trails our children lead us along isn't it? :)
Came here from McMommy's POW linky.
She must just like those sounds together, maybe she came up with it talking to herself or something. At least it's not a swear word! Came from McMommy POW.
Oh, and I'm a native Kansan -- what a coincidence!
Hi, Heather! Looks like we're partners for the Spring Swap! I'm so excited! I'll be poking around your blog and getting to know you better as I formulate my ideas!! :)
Feel free to shoot me an e-mail, I'd love to know what some of your "favorites" are!
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I'll be in touch...
-Tabitha
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Gonk??? Please please please don't teach that to my son!
Or wait.
I take that back. Yes, you can.
Gonkhead sounds so much better than poopiehead...his new fav word.
:)
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