spang

An obsolete verb meaning to leap, spring, or move suddenly; also used dialectally to mean to fasten or secure with a spang (a type of fastener).

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung springen, hüpfen oder sich plötzlich bewegen; in Dialekten auch verwendet für das Befestigen oder Fixieren mit einer Spange oder einem Verschluss.

1. To leap or spring suddenly C2 informal american

   To move with a sudden, energetic leap or bound.

   • The cat spanged off the couch when it heard the noise.
   • He spanged across the room to grab the phone.
   • The ball spanged off the wall and hit the window.

   🇩🇪Springen

   Synonyme: boltbounddartjumpleaplungepouncesallyspringvault

2. To jerk or move abruptly C2 informal american

   To make a sudden, sharp movement, often causing a bang or impact.

   • The door spanged shut in the wind.
   • She spanged the lid onto the jar with a loud noise.
   • The car spanged to a halt just before the barrier.

   🇩🇪Sich ruckartig bewegen

   Synonyme: bangdashjerkjoltleaplurchsnapspringstartthump