whang

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Meaning · English

To whack or beat.

Register: slang

Examples

I ought to have whanged him one in the eye.

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 “whang” mean?

To whack or beat.

Is “whang” formal or informal?

whang is generally slang.