bang

¹bang

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

Rhymes with BANG

bhang, clang, dang, fang, Fang, gang, gangue, hang, pang, prang, slang, spang, sprang, stang, tang, twang, whang, yang