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>