Definitions for parang
ˈpɑr ɑŋparang

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. parangnoun

   a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. parangnoun

   A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.

2. parangnoun

   A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago.

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1. Parang

   Parang is a popular folk music originating from Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago that was brought to Trinidad and Tobago by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian, Spanish, Mestizo, Pardo, and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The word is derived from two Spanish words: parranda, meaning "a spree”, and parar meaning "to stop". In the past, it was traditional for parang serenaders to pay nocturnal visits to the homes of family and friends, where part of the fun was waking the inhabitants of the household from their beds. Today, parang is especially vibrant in Trinidad and Tobago communities such as Paramin, Lopinot, and Arima. A new form of parang, soca parang, has emerged. Soca parang is a combination of soca and parang.

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1. parang

   Parang is a style of folk music that originated from Trinidad and Tobago, often played around Christmastime. Influenced by Spanish and Venezuelan traditions, it includes a mix of instruments like guitar, mandolin, and maracas. Alternatively, in the context of Malaysia or Indonesia, a Parang refers to a type of knife or machete used as a tool or weapon.

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1. Parang

   Parang is a popular folk music originating out of Trinidad and Tobago, it was brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian and African heritage, something which is strongly reflected in the music itself. The word is derived from two Spanish words: parranda, meaning "a spree or fête", and parar meaning "to stop". In the past, it was traditional for parang serenaders to pay nocturnal visits to the homes of family and friends, where part of the fun was waking the inhabitants of the household from their beds. Today, a new form of parang, soca parang, has emerged. Soca parang is a combination of soca and parang.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Parang

   par′ang, n. a heavy Malay knife. [Malay.]

Matched Categories

1. • Knife

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce parang?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say parang in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of parang in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of parang in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=parang
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Parang
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parang
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=parang
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=parang
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=parang