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whang

/ˈwæŋ/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about whang at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The act of hitting vigorously.
    he gave the table a whack

verb

  1. Beat with force.
  2. Propel or hit with force.
    whang the ball
  3. Attack forcefully.
    whang away at the school reform plan

Origin

Imitative. Compare wang.

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