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Word: Whang

Definition:

"Whang" is both a noun and a verb.

Usage Instructions:
  • Noun: Use "whang" when you want to describe the action of hitting something strongly.
  • Verb: Use "whang" when you talk about the action of hitting something with force.
Examples:
  • Noun: "He gave the table a whang with his fist when he got angry."
  • Verb: "She whanged the door shut because she was frustrated."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced usage, "whang" can also imply a vigorous effort or an attack on something, not just physical hitting. For example, "The committee will whang away at the school reform plan until it is completed."

Word Variants:
  • Whanging (verb form): This refers to the ongoing action of hitting something. For example, "He is whanging away at the project."
  • Whanged (past tense): This indicates that something was hit with force in the past. For example, "She whanged the ball last weekend."
Different Meanings:

While "whang" primarily refers to hitting something forcefully, in some regional dialects, it might also refer to the sound made by something hitting or being hit.

Synonyms:
  • Bang
  • Whack
  • Smack
  • Hit
  • Strike
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "whang," but you might hear phrases like "whang away," which means to keep hitting or working hard at something.

Summary:

"Whang" is a fun word to describe hitting something with force.

Noun
  1. the act of hitting vigorously
    • he gave the table a whack
Verb
  1. attack forcefully
    • whang away at the school reform plan
  2. propel or hit with force
    • whang the ball
  3. beat with force

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