Prang
verb
To accidentally damage or collide with something, especially while driving.
He pranged the car while trying to park.
Usage tips
Informal
prang a vehicle,prang a bike,prang a wall
verb
To be startled or surprised by something sudden.
I was pranged by the noise from the fireworks.
Usage tips
Informal
prang at a noise,prang from a surprise,prang during a game
verb
To accidentally damage or collide with something, especially while driving.
He pranged the car while trying to park.
Usage tips
Informal
prang a vehicle,prang a bike,prang a wall
verb
To be startled or surprised by something sudden.
I was pranged by the noise from the fireworks.
Usage tips
Informal
prang at a noise,prang from a surprise,prang during a game
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Expression
‘Pranged’ is a commonly accepted way to describe a minor accident in driving.
He pranged his mum's car just last week.
Pro Tip 2/3Slang Usage
Using 'prang' is more common in British slang than in American English.
It's unusual for Americans to say they pranged something.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Understanding
Don't confuse 'prang' with serious accidents; it's often used for small mishaps.
He pranged the mirror, but it wasn't a big deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Expression
‘Pranged’ is a commonly accepted way to describe a minor accident in driving.
He pranged his mum's car just last week.
Pro Tip 2/3Slang Usage
Using 'prang' is more common in British slang than in American English.
It's unusual for Americans to say they pranged something.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Understanding
Don't confuse 'prang' with serious accidents; it's often used for small mishaps.
He pranged the mirror, but it wasn't a big deal.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Expression
‘Pranged’ is a commonly accepted way to describe a minor accident in driving.
He pranged his mum's car just last week.
Pro Tip 2/3Slang Usage
Using 'prang' is more common in British slang than in American English.
It's unusual for Americans to say they pranged something.
Pro Tip 3/3Contextual Understanding
Don't confuse 'prang' with serious accidents; it's often used for small mishaps.
He pranged the mirror, but it wasn't a big deal.
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