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
3. ☆
   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
4. 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

transitive verb

Etymology: < bang: see

noun

noun