http://wordie.org/words/wang Comments for the word 'Wang' http://wordie.org http://wordie.org/words/wang#comments Wing-wang for me means <a href="/words/penis">penis</a>. E.g. P.J. O'Rourke's classic 1978 article "<a href="http://www.heretical.com/miscella/reptile.html">How to Drive Fast on Drugs While Getting Your Wing-Wang Squeezed and Not Spill Your Drink</a>". <br /> <br />See also <a href="/words/wing-wang">wing-wang</a>. Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:03:20 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/wang#comments http://wordie.org/words/wang#comments Much like <a href="/words/widget">widget</a>, <a href="/words/gadget">gadget</a>, <a href="/words/thingamajig">thingamajig</a>, <a href="/words/thingamabob">thingamabob</a> (et al.), <a href="/words/wing wang">wing wang</a> (sometimes hyphenated) is a placeholder name for a real thing. For instance, the widget is broken. Or the thingamajig is loose. These are words that can be used in place of actual items who’s identity are not known.<br />I am in favor for the increased usage of wing wang. For example, “the wing wang detached so the <a href="/words/phlange">phlange</a> panel fell off”. Using the term, wing wang is a great way to add variety to your repertoire.<br /><br />Further, I admonish the usage of the word wang in its verb form. Wang v. To hit or strike with great force. Ex. I wanged my knee against the table.<br /><br />Discuss.<br /> Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:22:33 +0000 http://wordie.org/words/wang#comments