wang

word

/ˈwæŋ/
wang
/ˈwæŋ/
wang

Definition

'Wang' is an informal, vulgar slang word for the penis in some varieties of English. It is also a common Chinese family name, written as Wang.

Usage & Nuances

Usually marked as vulgar slang, so avoid it in polite, professional, or academic contexts. In real use, many people are more likely to recognize it as a surname than use it for the body-part meaning; context matters a lot.

Example Sentences

When she said her last name was Wang, he asked her to spell it just to be sure.

natural

Mr. Wang is our new math teacher.

basic

I got an email from Lisa Wang today.

basic

That word, wang, is rude in English.

basic

He made a joke using wang, and nobody in the room laughed.

natural

Most people here hear Wang and think of a surname, not slang.

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