slangwhang
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Meaning · English
To bombastically criticize (someone).
Register: archaic, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"I don't need to stand here and be slangwhanged at by no paper-collar soldiers from back East," said the soldier from Wisconsin, and went on his way.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slangwhang” mean?
To bombastically criticize (someone).
Is “slangwhang” formal or informal?
slangwhang is generally archaic, slang.