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/
Korean meaning: 갑작스럽고 날카로운 고통이나 강한 감정
Korean pronunciation: 팽 (강세: 팽)
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
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기에 등장한 단어로, 갑작스럽고 날카로운 소리를 나타내는 의성어에서 유래되었습니다. 마치 뭔가가 '팽!' 하고 터지는 소리처럼 감정도 갑자기 터져나온다는 의미로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
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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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