pang — a sudden sharp feeling of pain or a strong emotion
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden sharp feeling of pain or a strong emotion
Pronunciation (IPA): /pæŋ/
Example Sentences
- He felt a pang of nostalgia when he smelled his grandmother's cookies.
- The pang in her stomach reminded her she had skipped breakfast again.
- Every time he saw his ex with her new boyfriend, he felt a sharp pang of jealousy.
pang
NOUN[/pæŋ/]
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or a strong emotion
Sudden sharp emotional pain strikes
The bell rang, then came the bang - a pang pierced through her heart
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pang emerged in the 16th century as an onomatopoeia representing a sudden, sharp sound. The word evolved to describe emotions that burst forth suddenly, much like something exploding with a sharp 'pang' sound.
Breakdown
Onomatopoetic origin: the word derives from imitative sound representation, with no distinct morphological components. The meaning extended from the explosive sound itself to the sudden, sharp sensation of emotion.
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📝Examples
“He felt a pang of nostalgia when he smelled his grandmother's cookies.”
“The pang in her stomach reminded her she had skipped breakfast again.”
“Every time he saw his ex with her new boyfriend, he felt a sharp pang of jealousy.”
“She experienced hunger pangs so loud during the meeting that everyone turned to look at her.”
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