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/pʌŋ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A sharp, pervading smell or odor.
The pung of the freshly cut onions filled the kitchen.
A strong, sharp flavor.
The dish had a pung of garlic that made it incredibly flavorful.
verb
To emit a strong smell.
The cheese began to pung as it aged in the fridge.
Etymology
Middle English; possibly related to 'pungent'
Common Phrases and Expressions
pung of the moment:
A situation that is particularly sharp or intense at a given time.
pung an itch:
To relieve a sharp discomfort or irritation.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
To criticize harshly.
He really punged that movie for its bad acting.
To smell particularly strong or bad.
The gym bag punged all the way to the car.