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prang

prang
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [prang]
    • /præŋ/
    • /præŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prang]
    • /præŋ/

Definitions of prang word

  • verb with object prang to collide with; bump into. 1
  • verb with object prang to destroy or severely damage by a bombing raid; bomb (an enemy target). 1
  • verb with object prang to destroy or shoot down (an enemy aircraft). 1
  • noun prang an accident or crash in an aircraft, car, etc 0
  • noun prang an aircraft bombing raid 0
  • noun prang an achievement 0

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Origin of prang

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; imitative

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Prang

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prang popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

prang usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for prang

verb prang

  • blitzed — inebriated; drunk
  • blitzing — Military. an overwhelming all-out attack, especially a swift ground attack using armored units and air support. an intensive aerial bombing.
  • bomb — A bomb is a device which explodes and damages or destroys a large area.
  • cannonading — a continued discharge of cannon, especially during an attack.
  • clanging — a clanging sound.

noun prang

  • bash — A bash is a party or celebration, especially a large one held by an official organization or attended by famous people.

Top questions with prang

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