noun
nang
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
1
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
1
British slang meaning excellent or impressive.
"That new track is proper nang."
How to use nang
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When to use it
Very informal British slang, mostly heard among younger speakers.
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Word forms
- Plural
- nangs
- Comparative
- more nang
- Superlative
- most nang
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Etymology
From Multicultural London English, tracing back through Jamaican Creole to West African words meaning "showing off."
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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.
