hongi /ˈhɒŋi/noun 1verb 1forms 3 noun1 •(New-Zealand) The Maori greeting of touching noses. verb1 •(New-Zealand) To perform the Maori greeting of touching noses.[I]f I knew you better , or I was a warmer person, I would hongi, but… — 1983 formshongied · hongiing · hongis
