Meaning

2 senses

  1. Imitative of a loud metallic ringing sound.

  2. (humorous)Said after someone has name-dropped (mentioned a famous person with whom they are acquainted).

Examples

4 sentences

  1. The door clanged heavily behind us.

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  2. Antonio heard the clang of swords.

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  3. The kid is clanging away with his toy.

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  4. Rodrigo heard a clanging noise.

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Origin

1570, of imitative origin.

1570, of imitative origin.

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See also

neighbours in the dictionary
clampclanC1clandestineclankclankerclapB2
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