prang

A prang (temple with spire) in Bangkok, Thailand

Meanings

Noun

Verb

  • To crash an aeroplane.
  • To crash; to have an accident while controlling a vehicle.
  • To damage (the vehicle one is driving) in an accident; to have a minor collision with (another motor vehicle).

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Origin

  • Originally WWII RAF slang; probably imitative.
  • From Khmer.

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