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.