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WANG

Wang (noun) means Vulgar slang for the penis. Example: “The comedian's whole set was full of crude wang jokes.”

noun
1
Vulgar slang for the penis.
"The comedian's whole set was full of crude wang jokes."
verb
1
Informal: to hit or strike something hard.
"He wanged the ball straight over the fence."

How to use wang

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCrude slang for a penis, or, as a verb, to whack or fling something forcefully.

When to use it

Vulgar/slang register — avoid in formal or professional writing.

Word forms

wanged past tense, wangs plural, Wangs plural, Wangs plural, wangs singular

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Etymology

The slang senses are thought to be imitative (echoing the sound of a solid hit), unrelated to Wang as a common Chinese and Korean surname.

Origin: Chinese

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'wang' and 'whack'?

Both are informal verbs meaning to hit or strike something hard. 'Wang' is the more slangy and less common of the two, while 'whack' is widely understood and sounds slightly more neutral.

Is 'wang' a formal or informal word?

'Wang' is informal slang in all its senses. Even in the meaning of striking something hard, it belongs to casual speech and is best avoided in formal or professional writing.

Why should you be careful using the word 'wang'?

As well as its casual meaning of hitting something hard, 'wang' is also vulgar slang for a body part. Because of that second meaning it is easily misread, so it is best kept out of formal or polite contexts.

What is the meaning of wang?

"wang" (noun) means vulgar slang for the penis.

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