How Do You Spell WHANG?

Pronunciation: [wˈaŋ] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "whang" may be confusing, as it is not phonetically intuitive. The word is pronounced as /wæŋ/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the "w" sound at the beginning representing a "voiced labiovelar glide" or "wuh" sound, followed by the "a" sound as in "cat", and ending with "ng" as in "sing". "Whang" can have various meanings, including a loud, sharp sound or a thin strip of leather, but regardless of the context, its spelling remains unique.

WHANG Meaning and Definition

  1. Whang is a noun that refers to a loud, sharp sound or a slap, often produced by a whip or a similar object. It can also describe a hard blow or a fast movement.

    Additionally, whang can be used as a verb, mainly meaning to strike or beat something forcefully, typically with a loud noise. It can also be used colloquially to express the act of throwing or tossing something quickly and vigorously.

    In certain contexts, whang can also be used as a slang term to describe a penis or, less commonly, as a euphemism for sex or sexual activity.

    The term is believed to have originated from imitative origins, imitating the sound produced when an object makes a loud impact or when it is struck with force.

    Furthermore, whang can be used metaphorically to mean a sudden and intense rush or burst of excitement or energy. This usage is often seen in phrases such as "a whang of adrenaline" or "a whang of enthusiasm."

    Overall, the word whang encompasses various meanings depending on the context in which it is used, ranging from a sound or action to slang references.

  2. • To beat.
    • A strap or strip of leather; a large separate piece.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for WHANG

  • 2hang
  • wgang
  • wbang
  • wnang
  • wjang
  • wuang
  • wyang
  • whzng
  • whsng
  • whwng
  • whqng
  • whabg
  • whamg
  • whajg
  • whahg
  • whanf
  • whanv
  • whanb
  • whanh

Etymology of WHANG

The word "whang" has multiple origins and meanings depending on the context. Here are two possible etymologies for different uses of the word:

1. As a noun meaning "a strong, sharp blow or slap":

The noun "whang" likely comes from an onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound produced when something is struck with force. This sense of the word can also be found in similar terms like "thwack" or "whack", which imitate the sound of a blow.

2. As a noun meaning "a narrow strip of leather or a shoelace":

This sense of "whang" comes from Old Norse. The Old Norse word "vangr" meant "a strip of leather" or "a thong". Over time, the term evolved to "wong" in Middle English, and eventually to "whang" as we know it today.

Similar spelling words for WHANG

Plural form of WHANG is WHANGS

Conjugate verb Whang

CONDITIONAL

I would whang
you would whang
he/she/it would whang
we would whang
they would whang

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be whanging
you would be whanging
he/she/it would be whanging
we would be whanging
they would be whanging

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have whang
you would have whang
he/she/it would have whang
we would have whang
they would have whang

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been whanging
you would have been whanging
he/she/it would have been whanging
we would have been whanging
they would have been whanging

FUTURE

I will whang
you will whang
he/she/it will whang
we will whang
they will whang

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be whanging
you will be whanging
he/she/it will be whanging
we will be whanging
they will be whanging

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have whanged
you will have whanged
he/she/it will have whanged
we will have whanged
they will have whanged

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been whanging
you will have been whanging
he/she/it will have been whanging
we will have been whanging
they will have been whanging

IMPERATIVE

you whang
we let´s whang

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to whang

PAST

I whanged
you whanged
he/she/it whanged
we whanged
they whanged

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was whanging
you were whanging
he/she/it was whanging
we were whanging
they were whanging

PAST PARTICIPLE

whanged

PAST PERFECT

I had whanged
you had whanged
he/she/it had whanged
we had whanged
they had whanged

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been whanging
you had been whanging
he/she/it had been whanging
we had been whanging
they had been whanging

PRESENT

I whang
you whang
he/she/it whangs
we whang
they whang

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am whanging
you are whanging
he/she/it is whanging
we are whanging
they are whanging

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

whanging

PRESENT PERFECT

I have whanged
you have whanged
he/she/it has whanged
we have whanged
they have whanged

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been whanging
you have been whanging
he/she/it has been whanging
we have been whanging
they have been whanging
I would have whanged
we would have whanged
you would have whanged
he/she/it would have whanged
they would have whanged

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