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bhang Meaning & Definition

ˈbaŋ

What Does Bhang Mean?

Bhang is used as a noun meaning a mildly intoxicating paste of the ground leaves and flowering tops of cannabis used chiefly in southeastern Asia as an ingredient in various edible preparations. It can also mean a traditional intoxicating drink of India typically containing bhang mixed with milk or yogurt, water, and spices.

Quick Facts About Bhang

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈbaŋ/
Synonymsbash, bat and beat
First known use1563

Bhang Definition (Noun)

  1. a mildly intoxicating paste of the ground leaves and flowering tops of cannabis used chiefly in southeastern Asia as an ingredient in various edible preparations
  2. a traditional intoxicating drink of India typically containing bhang mixed with milk or yogurt, water, and spices
  3. cannabis

Synonyms of Bhang

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Bhang in a Sentence

delivered a sharp bang that rattled the door

a sudden bang made the cat jump

tried to get the most bang for her money at the attractions at the county fair

Word Forms & Grammar

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bhangs

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bang for one's buck

bang for the buck

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bhang (uncountable)

Words That Rhyme With Bhang

Origin of Bhang

Origin 1: Hindi bhāṅg & Urdu bhang hemp

Origin 2: Transliteration of Hindustani بھانگ / भाँग (bhāṅg).

First Known Use

1563

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