slang-whanger

See also: slangwhanger

English

Alternative forms

• slangwhanger

Etymology

From slang and whang (“to beat”) +‎ -er.

Noun

slang-whanger (plural slang-whangers)

1. (dated, colloquial) One who uses abusive slang; a ranting partisan.
   • 1807 August 14, Washington Irving, “Salmagundi, no. XIII”, in The Complete Works of Washington Irving‎^[1], M. S. Schmerler, published 1835, page 65:

     If, in addition to our own amusements, we have, as we jogged carelessly laughing along, brushed away one tear of dejection and called forth a smile in its place — if we have brightened the pale countenance of a single child of sorrow — we shall feel almost as much joy and rejoicing as a slang-whanger does when he bathes his pen in the heart's blood of a patron and benefactor; or sacrifices an illustrious victim on the altar of party animosity.

2. (rare) One who verbally attacks others; normally a politician or editor.