Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Your boss was over once when Tommy was whanging away on oner them songs, and he says, 'Heavens, Tommy, when's the funeral?' and Tommy says, 'Guess again, Simmons,' he says.

From William Adolphus Turnpike by Banks, William

The ship's bell was rung continually forward and somebody was whanging on the gong towards the stern.

From In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories by Barr, Robert