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bang

21 ENTRIES FOUND:

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verb \ˈbaŋ\

Definition of BANG

transitive verb
1
: to strike sharply : bump <banged his knee>
2
: to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise <banged the door shut>
3
often vulgar : to have sexual intercourse with
intransitive verb
1
: to strike with a sharp noise or thump
2
: to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive noise or series of such noises
3
: to play a sport (as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner <bang for rebounds>

Origin of BANG

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bang hammering
First Known Use: circa 1550

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