whang

/wæŋ/
/hwæŋ/
IPA guide

Other forms: whanged; whanging; whangs

Definitions of whang
  1. noun
    the act of hitting vigorously
    synonyms: belt, knock, rap, whack
    see moresee less
    type of:
    blow, buffet
    a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
  2. verb
    propel or hit with force
    “whang the ball”
    see moresee less
    type of:
    hit
    cause to move by striking
  3. verb
    beat with force
    see moresee less
    type of:
    beat
    hit repeatedly
  4. verb
    attack forcefully
    “whang away at the school reform plan”
    see moresee less
    type of:
    assail, assault, attack, lash out, round, snipe
    attack in speech or writing
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘whang'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family