"bonkability" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From bonk + -ability. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bonk|ability}} bonk + -ability Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bonkability (uncountable)
  1. (slang, chiefly UK) The quality of being bonkable. Tags: UK, slang, uncountable
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