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Hanger vs Wanger - What's the difference?

hanger | wanger |

As nouns the difference between hanger and wanger

is that hanger is one who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman while wanger is a rest or cushion for the cheek; a pillow.

hanger

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • One who hangs, or causes to be hanged; a hangman.
  • That by which a thing is suspended. Especially:
  • # A strap hung to the girdle, by which a dagger or sword is suspended.
  • # (machines) A part that suspends a journal box in which shafting runs.
  • # A bridle iron
  • # A clothes hanger
  • That which hangs or is suspended, as a sword worn at the side; especially, in the 18th century, a short, curved sword.
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  • (UK) A steep, wooded declivity.
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    • Usage notes

    Not to be confused with hangar (a garage-like building for airplanes).

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    wanger

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) (m), from (etyl) . More at (l).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (obsolete) A rest or cushion for the cheek; a pillow.

    • Etymology 2

    Related to (m).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (slang) The penis.
  • * 2008 , John Patrick, Country Boys City Boys (page 160)
    • Just as he was about to plunge his wanger into Jonny, Jones arrived.