Sang

/sæŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb
to produce musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a melody.
She sang her favorite song at the talent show.
past tense of sing.
He sang beautifully during the concert last night.
to speak in a musical tone or to make a tuneful sound.
The bird sang sweetly at dawn.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'sang', related to Proto-Germanic 'singwaz'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sing someone's praises
To speak very highly of someone.
sing a different tune
To change one's attitude or opinion.
sing for one's supper
To have to do something in order to earn one's keep.

Related Words

singing
The action of producing musical sounds with the voice.
song
A short piece of music with words that are sung.

Slang Meanings

To perform well or excel in a situation.
He really sang at that meeting, impressing everyone.
To disclose information or betray someone.
Don't sing on your friends; keep the secret.