Word Noun
pang
n.
countable
C1 Advanced US /ˈpæŋ/ UK /pˈæŋ/ pang UK spelling pang's, pang's, panged, panging
Definition
n.a sudden, sharp feeling of pain or a strong emotion like guilt or hunger. It usually lasts for a short time but feels very intense.
n.a sudden sharp feeling of emotional or physical distress. Often used to describe brief, acute sensations of hunger, guilt, or regret.
Examples
“She felt a sudden pang of guilt for forgetting his birthday.”
“As the sun began to set, he felt a sharp pang of hunger and realized he hadn't eaten since breakfast.”
“Standing before her childhood home, she was struck by a sudden pang of nostalgia that made the intervening decades seem to vanish in an instant.”
Usage
Frequently appears in the construction 'a pang of [emotion/sensation]'.
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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