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bang

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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 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

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Origin and Etymology of bang

probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bang hammering

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bang

noun

Definition of bang

1 :a resounding blow
2 :a sudden loud noise —often used interjectionally
3 a :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
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bang

adverb

Definition of bang

:right, directly
  • ran bang up against more trouble

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Examples of bang in a Sentence

  1. The show began bang on time.

  2. the reform movement was just beginning when it bang ran into opposition

bang Synonyms

Synonyms
immediately, directly, forthwith, headlong, incontinently, instantaneously, instanter, instantly, now, PDQ, plumb, presently, promptly, pronto, right, right away, right now, right off, straightaway, straight off, straightway
Related Words
away, freely; anon, momentarily, shortly, soon; apace, briskly, fast, fleetly, full-tilt, posthaste, quick, quickly, rapidly, readily, snappily, speedily, swift, swiftly; abruptly, presto, suddenly, unexpectedly; hastily, impetuously, impulsively, rashly, recklessly; exactly, opportunely, punctually, seasonably
Near Antonyms
slowly; late, tardily
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bang

noun

Definition of bang

: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 short
  • <She had long hair with bangs.

Origin and Etymology of bang

probably short for bangtail short tail

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bang

verb

Definition of bang

transitive verb
:to cut (hair) short and squarely across

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BANG Defined for English Language Learners

bang

adverb

Definition of bang for English Language Learners

  • : exactly or directly

BANG Defined for Kids

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bang

play
verb \ ˈbaŋ \

Definition of bang for Students

banged; banging
:to beat, strike, or shut with a loud noise
  • bang a drum
  • bang a door
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bang

noun

Definition of bang for Students

1 :a sudden loud noise
2 :a hard hit or blow
  • a bang on the head
3 :2thrill 1
  • I got a bang out of it.
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bang

noun

Definition of bang for Students

:hair cut short across the forehead —usually used in pl.

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medical Definition of bang

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