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bang1 definition

bang (baŋ)

transitive verb

  1. to hit with a resounding blow; strike hard and noisily
  2. to shut (a door, window, etc.) noisily
  3. to handle violently
  4. Vulgar, Slang to engage in sexual intercourse with

Etymology: ON banga, to pound, hammer; akin to Ger bengel, cudgel, of echoic orig.

intransitive verb

  1. to make a loud noise, as through concussion or explosion
  2. to move noisily or strike sharply (against something)

noun

  1. a hard, noisy blow or impact
  2. a loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding
    1. Informal a display of enthusiasm or vigor to start with a bang
    2. Slang a thrill; excitement
    3. Informal sudden force or effectiveness the idea hit him with a bang
  3. Slang, Vulgar the act or an instance of sexual intercourse

adverb

  1. hard, noisily, and suddenly to run bang against a wall
  2. suddenly or exactly be stopped bang in the middle

interjection

used to suggest the sound of a shot or explosion
bang Idioms

bang up

to do physical damage to
bang2 definition

bang (baŋ)

transitive verb

to cut (hair) short and straight across

Etymology: < bang: see

noun

banged hair across the forehead
bang3 definition

bang (baŋ)

noun

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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