Bonked

[stella2]

I have come across the phrase "I bonked" referring to being on a bike a couple of times recently. I was somewhat taken aback initially. Then I was intrigued as to how such a thing could be managed Then I decided that this term must mean something different in the US than it does in the UK (separated by a common language and all that). If it does not mean something different, then I'm back to being intrigued and maybe even a little alarmed!

In the UK 'I bonked' means I got frisky and did the business in lurve!!

[Cataboo]

lol. Your definition is way more exciting than ours. I think I'd like to have that exciting of a life, maybe.

But anyways, when someone says they bonked while on a bike ride, they just mean that they ran out of energy - generally fixed or avoided by using some energy gel or drink.

[stella2]

LOL, well I guess if the British version is does right, energy gell or a drink might still be beneficial

[Catrin]

Well, context really matters where this term is concerned - it also means that in the US side of the pond. When I first started hearing this word used in a cycling context my inner teenager had a great time with it

[KnottedYet]

Well, context really matters where this term is concerned - it also means that in the US side of the pond. When I first started hearing this word used in a cycling context my inner teenager had a great time with it

On this side of the US that meaning is covered by the word "boink."

"Bonk" over here is the onomatopoeia meaning to hit something "I bonked my head on the wall" or to hit the metaphorical wall while riding "I bonked while climbing Phinney Ridge."

Or at least that's what those words meant 30 years ago, when I was a teenager.

[Catrin]

Perhaps it was just a regional thing then. Where I grew up there was a decided sexual context (if crude) - as well as the "hitting a barrier" meaning.

[PamNY]

Language is so fun. In the US one might say "Goodness, I'm stuffed" after a big meal."

Probably not a good idea in the UK, or at least it wasn't when I went there some time ago.

My sympathies to Dr. Bonk, though if he's running for office it must not bother him.

[Biciclista]

uhoh what does stuffed mean in the UK?

[stella2]

Language is so fun. In the US one might say "Goodness, I'm stuffed" after a big meal."

Probably not a good idea in the UK, or at least it wasn't when I went there some time ago.

No, I'm stuffed means the same thing over here, but how would you react if after the meal, a guy said "I'm just going out for a fag" and don't even get me started on the term Fanny pack

[channlluv]

You can't leave that one hanging. What's a fanny pack in Britain?

Roxy

[PamNY]

I believe fanny refers to the female genitals (or naughty bits, as Monty Python would say). Get stuffed is "get f***ed."

Smoking fags we learned about from the Beatles.

When Monty Python was new in the US, my friend called the British Consular office to find out what a poofter is. They explained, most graciously.

[channlluv]

I wonder if there's a British English to American English translation dictionary online somewhere.

Roxy

[pll]

When Monty Python was new in the US, my friend called the British Consular office to find out what a poofter is. They explained, most graciously.

Loved this.

[Owlie]

I have come across the phrase "I bonked" referring to being on a bike a couple of times recently. I was somewhat taken aback initially. Then I was intrigued as to how such a thing could be managed Then I decided that this term must mean something different in the US than it does in the UK (separated by a common language and all that). If it does not mean something different, then I'm back to being intrigued and maybe even a little alarmed!

In the UK 'I bonked' means I got frisky and did the business in lurve!!

My parents are from the UK and so I got exposed to a lot of British TV growing up. I had to explain this definition to my boyfriend when I first got into cycling...after I stopped laughing. I think I actually said "You can do that on a bike? Damn, you're talented!"

[Lesley_x]

Hahahahah I found the term very amusing at first too being Scottish!