bang

verb (1)

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\ ˈbaŋ

banged; banging; bangs

Definition of bang

(Entry 1 of 5)

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 vulgar slang : 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 (such as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner bang for rebounds

bang

noun (1)

Definition of bang (Entry 2 of 5)

1 : a resounding blow

2 : a sudden loud noise —often used interjectionally

3a : a sudden striking effect

b : a quick burst of energy start off with a bang

c : thrill I get a bang out of all this— W. H. Whyte

4 vulgar slang

a : an act of copulation

b : a sexual partner

5 informal : exclamation point

bang for the buck or less commonly bang for one's buck or bang for the dollar or bang for one's dollar

US, informal

: value received from outlay or effort investment is yielding less bang for the buck — Fortune "They are going to try to get the best bang for their dollar, and they have to do it this way." Brock Lesnar

bang

adverb

Definition of bang (Entry 3 of 5)

: right, directly ran bang up against more trouble

bang

noun (2)

plural bangs

Definition of bang (Entry 4 of 5)

: the front section of a person's hair when it is cut short and worn over the forehead —usually used in plural wore her bangs shortShe had long hair with bangs.In person, Miss Chin is small and pretty, with black button eyes, fluffy black bangs and dimples that show when she giggles …— Helen Lawrenson

bang

verb (2)

banged; banging; bangs

Definition of bang (Entry 5 of 5)

transitive verb

: to cut (hair) short and squarely across