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bang

Main Entry:: ¹bang
Pronunciation:: \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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