Meaning & Definition of word "Pang"
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Pang
/pæŋ/
noun:
- 1. a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress.
- Example: She felt a pang of guilt after leaving without saying goodbye.
- 2. a brief, sharp feeling of physical discomfort or emotional distress.
- Example: A pang of hunger struck him as he realized he had forgotten to eat all day.
- 3. a sudden feeling of longing or emotional distress.
- Example: He experienced a pang of nostalgia when he saw his old neighborhood.
verb:
- 1. to feel a sharp pain or emotional distress.
- Example: She pangs for her childhood days spent in the countryside.
Etymology
Middle English, of unknown origin; possibly related to the Old Norse word 'panga' meaning to sting.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pang of remorse:
a sudden feeling of regret or guilt.
pang of hunger:
a strong and sudden feeling of hunger.
pang of nostalgia:
a sharp feeling of longing for the past.
Related Words
sting:
a sharp, localized pain or discomfort.
ache:
a continuous or prolonged dull pain.
Slang Meanings of pang
Meaning: a sudden emotional impact, often related to heartbreak.
Example Sentence: After the breakup, I felt a pang every time I saw her.
Meaning: a strong desire or craving.
Example Sentence: I got a pang for some chocolate after dinner.