spang

• Verbe archaïque signifiant sauter, bondir ou se mouvoir brusquement ; utilisé aussi dans certains dialectes pour désigner l'action de fixer ou d'attacher avec une agrafe ou un fermoir.

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).

1. To leap or spring suddenlyC2informalamerican

   To move with a sudden, energetic leap or bound.

   S'élancer d'un bond

   • 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.

   Synonymesboltbounddartjumpleaplungepouncesallyspringvault

2. To jerk or move abruptlyC2informalamerican

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

   Faire un mouvement brusque

   • 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.

   Synonymesbangdashjerkjoltleaplurchsnapspringstartthump