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    Pang

    /pæŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    a sudden sharp feeling of pain or distress.
    She felt a pang of guilt after leaving without saying goodbye.
    a brief, sharp feeling of physical discomfort or emotional distress.
    A pang of hunger struck him as he realized he had forgotten to eat all day.
    a sudden feeling of longing or emotional distress.
    He experienced a pang of nostalgia when he saw his old neighborhood.
    verb
    to feel a sharp pain or emotional distress.
    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

    a sudden emotional impact, often related to heartbreak.
    After the breakup, I felt a pang every time I saw her.
    a strong desire or craving.
    I got a pang for some chocolate after dinner.