/θæŋ/
OriginAn altered spelling of thing, representing pronunciation in the southern United States (see thank–think merger); compare everytang.
Also see archaic variants for "thing" like Middle English theing.
- alt-of, pronunciation-spelling, slangPronunciation spelling of thing, usually used to denote a known fad or popular activity.
“It's cool, girl, it ain't no thang.”
“Do your own thang.”
“Ooh baby, sweet thang”
- slangthe buttocks.
Formsthangs(plural) · Thangs(plural)