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Find out more about a word, its definitions, and word-game validity.
Dictionary Checker helps you quickly verify whether a word appears in the same local English word list used by our word tools.
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Local OneTimeRead word tools dictionary
Meaning of bongo
noun
- A striped bovine mammal found in Africa, Tragelaphus eurycerus.
noun
- Either of a pair of small drums of Cuban origin, played by beating with the hands.
verb
- To play the bongo drums.
- Of the heart, etc.: to beat with an irregular rhythm.
- To hit something rhythmically with the hands.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.