Main Entry: ¹bang

Pronunciation: \ˈbaŋ\

Function: verb

Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bang hammering

Date: circa 1550

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 withintransitive 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>