# whang

> English word · Verb · IPA /ˈwæŋ/

## Definitions
1. To make a noise like something moving quickly through the air.
2. To throw with a rapid slamming motion.
3. To whack or beat.
4. To slice, especially into large pieces; to chop.

## Etymology
Imitative. Compare wang.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/whang