Definition of "gonged" [gonged]

• Simple past tense and past participle of gong. (verb)

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• "As a kid, Ms. Gold fell in love with the show, in which outrageous contestants were "gonged" that is, mercifully forced to stop their acts by a panel of likewise nutso judges, which included such offbeat celebrities as Phyllis Diller and Rex Reed."
• "Something akin to the old Gong Show with Mike being the first to be "gonged" off the stage."
• "If they try to use the typical avoidance tactic, they will be "gonged" to let them know, we are not listening to any more BS."