noun

nang

Nang (noun) means British slang for a small canister of nitrous oxide, sold for whipping cream but misused as an inhalant. Example: “Police found dozens of empty nangs scattered across the car park.”

noun

British slang for a small canister of nitrous oxide, sold for whipping cream but misused as an inhalant.

"Police found dozens of empty nangs scattered across the car park."

adj

British slang meaning excellent or impressive.

"That new track is proper nang."

How to use nang

Learner’s notes

When to use it

Very informal British slang, mostly heard among younger speakers.

Word forms

more nang comparative, nangs plural, most nang superlative

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Etymology

From Multicultural London English, tracing back through Jamaican Creole to West African words meaning "showing off."

Rhymes for nang

Ang hang rang sang bang pang dang fang gang tang wang lang

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nang” mean?

The word “nang” means british slang for a small canister of nitrous oxide, sold for whipping cream but misused as an inhalant.

How do you pronounce “nang”?

“Nang” is pronounced nang (/næŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “nang” in a sentence?

Here is “nang” used in a sentence: “Police found dozens of empty nangs scattered across the car park.”

What part of speech is “nang”?

Depending on how it is used, “nang” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “nang” have?

“Nang” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british slang for a small canister of nitrous oxide, sold for whipping cream but misused as an inhalant.