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   Bang

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   noun

   • 1. a sudden loud noise: "the door slammed with a bang" Similar sharp noisecrackboomclangpealclappopsnapknocktapslambumpthudthumpclunkclonkclashcrashsmashsmackstampstompclumpclompreportexplosiondetonationshotinformal:whamwhump
   • ▪ a sharp blow causing a sudden, loud noise: "I went to answer a bang on the front door"
   • ▪ a sudden painful blow: "a nasty bang on the head" Similar blowhitpunchknockthumprapbumpthwacksmackcrackslapweltcuffboxinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledongdated:buffet
   • 2. a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead: North American "she brushed back her wispy bangs"
   • 3. an act or instance of having sex. vulgar slang
   • 4. the character “!”; an exclamation point. North American

   verb

   • 1. strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily: "he began to bang the table with his fist" Similar hitstrikebeatthumphammerknockrappoundthudpunchbumpthwacksmackcrackslapslamweltcuffpummelbuffetinformal:bashwhackclobbercloutclipwallopbelttanbiffbopsocklamwhompsloshboffbustslugwhaledong
   • ▪ come into contact with (something) suddenly and sharply, typically by accident: "I banged my head on the low beams"
   • ▪ (of a sports player) hit (a ball or a shot) forcefully and successfully: "in his second start he banged out two hits"
   • ▪ make a sudden loud noise, typically repeatedly: "the shutter was banging in the wind" Similar explodecrackgo off with a bangdetonateburstblow up
   • ▪ (with reference to a door) open or close violently and noisily: "he banged the kitchen door shut behind him" Similar go bangcrashsmashthud
   • ▪ (of a person) move around or do something noisily, especially as an indication of anger or irritation: "she was banging around the kitchen"
   • 2. have sex with (someone). vulgar slang
   • 3. cut (hair) in a fringe. North American
   • 4. (of music) have a loud, energetic beat that is good for dancing to: informal "the track bangs and is perfect for any house party"
   • ▪ be excellent or impressive: "the food bangs but isn't overpriced"

   adverb

   • 1. exactly: informal British "bang in the middle of town" Similar preciselyexactlyrightdirectlyimmediatelysquarelyjustdeadpromptlypromptdead onon the stroke of …on the dot of …sharpon the dotinformal:spot onsmackslapslap bangplumbon the buttonon the nosesmack dabspang
   • ▪ completely: informal British "bring your wardrobe bang up to date" Similar completelyabsolutelytotallyentirelywhollyfullythoroughlyutterlyquitealtogetherone hundred percentdownrightunqualifiedlyin all respectsunconditionallyperfectlyunrestrictedlyundisputedlyto the maximum extentinformal:cleanplumbdead

   exclamation

   • 1. used to express or imitate the sound of a sudden loud noise: "firecrackers went bang"
   • 2. used to convey the suddenness of an action or process: "the minute something becomes obsolete, bang, it's gone" Similar suddenlyabruptlyimmediatelyinstantaneouslyinstantlyin an instantstraight awayall of a suddenat onceall at oncepromptlyin a triceswiftlyunexpectedlywithout warningwithout noticeon the spur of the momentinformal:straight offout of the bluein a flashlike a shotbefore you can say Jack Robinsonbefore you can say knifein two shakes (of a lamb's tail)

   Word Origin mid 16th century: imitative, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse bang ‘hammering’.

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   The meaning of BANG is to strike sharply : bump. How to use bang in a sentence. to strike sharply : bump; to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise; to have sexual intercourse with…

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBANG | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BANG definition: 1. to (cause something to) make a sudden very loud noise or noises: 2. to hit a part of the body…. Learn more.

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   bang. 1. [ bang ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. a loud, sudden, explosive noise, as the discharge of a gun. a resounding stroke or blow: a nasty bang on the head. Synonyms: cuff, bash, sock, wallop, box, clout, smack. Informal. a sudden movement or show of energy: He started with a bang. energy; vitality; spirit: The bang has gone out of my work.

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   1. a short loud explosive noise, as of the bursting of a balloon or the report of a gun. 2. a hard blow or knock, esp a noisy one; thump: he gave the ball a bang. 3. informal a startling or sudden effect: he realized with a bang that he was late. 4. slang an injection of heroin or other narcotic.

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   BANG definition: 1. a sudden loud noise: 2. an injury in which you suddenly hit part of your body on something…. Learn more.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › bangBang - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of bang. noun. the swift release of a store of affective force. “they got a great bang out of it” synonyms: boot, charge, flush, kick, rush, thrill. see more. noun. a vigorous blow. “he got a bang on the head” synonyms: bash, belt, knock, smash. see more. noun. a sudden very loud noise. synonyms: bam, blast, clap, eruption. see more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBANG definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. countable noun. A bang is a sudden loud noise such as the noise of an explosion. I heard four or five loud bangs. She slammed the door with a bang. The television went bang. Synonyms: explosion, report, shot, pop More Synonyms of bang. 2. verb. If something bangs, it makes a sudden loud noise, once or several times.