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stonking
adjective /ˈstɒŋ.kɪŋ/
/ˈstɑːŋ-/ UK slangDefinition
› used to emphasize how good something is: We had a stonking good time at the party last night.Very and extremeComplete and wholeIntensifying expressionsInformal words for goodGood, better and bestQuite good, or not very good stonker
noun [C usually singular] UK slang › something very good: Christmas this year will be a stonker - we're going skiing.Informal words for goodGood, better and bestQuite good, or not very good
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