I. ˈpaŋ, ˈpaiŋ noun
( -s )
Etymology: origin unknown
1. : a brief piercing spasm of pain
the pangs of childbirth
a hunger pang
2. : a sudden sharp attack of mental pain : a feeling of piercing mental anguish
a pang of remorse
felt a pang of conscience
the pangs of love
Synonyms: see pain
II. transitive verb
: to cause to have pangs : pain extremely : torture , torment
III. ˈpaŋ adjective
Etymology: origin unknown
Scotland : full , stuffed
IV.
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Scotland : to fill to capacity : cram , stuff