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Hongu - what's it mean and where have I seen it?

This word keeps on popping in me head!

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Jeckel

Jan 20 2006, 4:48 pm

Apart from being a town in Japan (written 本宮町, aparently) it doesn't seem to mean anything. But I know I've seen it somewhere innit. What's it all about?

eurovol

Jan 20 2006, 4:57 pm

The hongu if I know.

Topsy

Jan 20 2006, 5:00 pm

it's the word that comes up if you are trying to type "innit" into an sms on a nokia phone with the dictionary on

mork

Jan 20 2006, 5:03 pm

You sure it's not HONGI?

To greet another or exchange greetings in Maori fashion by touching or pressing noses together.

n.
The act or an instance of making such a greeting.

Topsy

Jan 20 2006, 5:04 pm

you can't change the question to suit your answer, mork

anyway, I've already won the jackpot with post #3

thread closed

Jeeves

Jan 20 2006, 5:07 pm

Convincing answer Topsy, but wrong. That would be "immit" (or "inmit" in German)

Jeckel

Jan 20 2006, 5:16 pm

Goddam Topsy I reckon you're right. here innit

Topsy

Jan 20 2006, 5:18 pm

cool
so what do I win?

mork

Jan 20 2006, 5:19 pm

QUOTE (Topsy @ Jan 20 2006, 5:04 pm)

...anyway, I've already won the jackpot with post #3

thread closed

You win Topsy, I typed too slowly! You Topsy, me Turvy...

Jeckel

Jan 20 2006, 5:38 pm

Topsy I reckon that's woth a beer token innit

or even "worth" a beer

Topsy

Jan 20 2006, 5:58 pm

fandabidozee
i probably won't see you for 2 years or summat, but i'll try to remember

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