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Stonk
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(usually plural) a misspelling of stock, often used online to refer to shares, especially those expected to rise in value
Humorous
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Plural form
stonks
What does "stonk" mean in finance slang?
The term "stonk" is a deliberate misspelling of "stock," used online to refer humorously to shares or investments, especially those expected to rise in value. The structure comes from meme culture, where intentional misspellings are used for comedic or ironic effect. It is informal internet and finance slang commonly associated with retail trading communities and meme-stock discussions.
Examples
Everyone on Reddit was hyping up the stonks.
