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whang
1[ wang, hwang ]
/ wæŋ, ʰwæŋ /
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noun
a resounding blow.
the sound produced by such a blow: the whang of gongs and cymbals.
verb (used with object)
to strike with a resounding blow.
verb (used without object)
to resound with such a blow.
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Origin of whang
1First recorded in 1815–25; imitative
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Other definitions for whang (2 of 2)
whang2
[ wang, hwang ]
/ wæŋ, ʰwæŋ /
noun
a thong, especially of leather.
Also called thong leather . rawhide (def. 2).
Slang: Often Vulgar. penis.
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British Dictionary definitions for whang (1 of 2)
whang1
/ (wæŋ) /
verb
to strike or be struck so as to cause a resounding noise
noun
the resounding noise produced by a heavy blow
a heavy blow
Word Origin for whang
C19: of imitative origin
British Dictionary definitions for whang (2 of 2)
whang2
/ (wæŋ) /
noun Scot
a leather thong
verb
(tr) to strike with or as if with a thong
Word Origin for whang
C17: variant of thong
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