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bang
- Main Entry:
- 1bang

- Pronunciation:
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\ˈbaŋ\
- Function:
- verb
- Etymology:
- probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bang hammering
- Date:
- circa 1550
transitive verb1: to strike sharply : bump <banged his knee>2: to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise <banged the door shut>3often vulgar : to have sexual intercourse withintransitive verb1: to strike with a sharp noise or thump2: to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive noise or series of such noises3: to play a sport (as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner <bang for rebounds>
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