whang
1a resounding blow.
the sound produced by such a blow: the whang of gongs and cymbals.
to strike with a resounding blow.
to resound with such a blow.
Origin of whang
1Other definitions for whang (2 of 2)
a thong, especially of leather.
Also called thong leather . rawhide (def. 2).
Slang: Often Vulgar. penis.
Origin of whang
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How to use whang in a sentence
Sheffield whanged it straight and hard into Kiproy's waiting arms.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkThe One-Ten with a dead pilot at the controls whanged up into his belly, and speared him like a fish.
Dave Dawson on the Russian Front | R. Sidney BowenI whanged loose with my old "50" to attract the attention of the soldiers, and saw the whole command come to a halt.
Life and Adventures of 'Billy' Dixon | Billy DixonHe seized the coal-scoop and whanged Mr. Poodle across the skull.
Where the Blue Begins | Christopher MorleyAnd over all the American jazz music boomed and whanged its syncopation.
Gigolo | Edna Ferber
British Dictionary definitions for whang (1 of 2)
/ (wæŋ) /
to strike or be struck so as to cause a resounding noise
the resounding noise produced by a heavy blow
a heavy blow
Origin of whang
1British Dictionary definitions for whang (2 of 2)
/ (wæŋ) /
a leather thong
(tr) to strike with or as if with a thong
Origin of whang
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