Fang

Pronunciation: /fæŋ/

Definitions of fang

noun a long, pointed tooth, especially a canine tooth of a carnivorous animal

Example Sentences

A1 The vampire showed off his sharp fangs.

A2 The dog's fang got stuck in the chew toy.

B1 The tiger's fangs were stained with blood after the hunt.

B2 The snake's fangs injected venom into its prey.

C1 The werewolf bared its fangs in a menacing growl.

C2 The ancient dragon's fangs were as long as swords.

Examples of fang in a Sentence

formal The vampire's sharp fangs glistened in the moonlight as he approached his victim.

informal I accidentally bit my lip and now it feels like I have fangs.

slang That guy's smile is so creepy, it looks like he has fangs or something.

figurative The company's legal team showed their fangs during the negotiation process.

Grammatical Forms of fang

• past tense: fanged
• plural: fangs
• comparative: more fang
• superlative: most fang
• present tense: fang
• future tense: will fang
• perfect tense: have fanged
• continuous tense: is fanging
• singular: fang
• positive degree: fang
• infinitive: to fang
• gerund: fanging
• participle: fanged

Origin and Evolution of fang

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'fang' originated from Old English 'feng', which is derived from Proto-Germanic 'fengaz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a projecting tooth or tusk of an animal, the meaning of 'fang' has evolved to also include a sharp tooth-like structure in insects and other creatures, as well as metaphorically to describe someone's sharp or menacing teeth or behavior.