bang-up

1 of 2

adjective

Synonyms of bang-upnext
: first-rate
a bang-up job

bang up

2 of 2

verb

banged up; banging up; bangs up

transitive verb

: to cause extensive damage to

Examples of bang-up in a Sentence

Adjective you did a bang-up job on this sales report
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Adjective
A little more time and attention toward character development could help viewers form a connection with the cast (who, led by voice-acting MVPs James and Stephen Root, do a bang-up job elevating the farce and landing their punchlines). Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Feb. 2026 Layton maintains a simmering tension throughout, demonstrating a commitment to gritty SoCal locations, a few bang-up action sequences and nifty reveals. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
After spending most of 2025 banged up, Nik Bonitto has taken corrective measures. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026 In coach Mitch Johnson’s parlance, Kornet was simply banged up. Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bang-up

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

bang entry 3

Verb

bang entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1810, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bang-up was in 1810

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“Bang-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bang-up. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

bang-up

adjective
ˈbaŋ-ˌəp
: first-rate, excellent
had a bang-up time
a bang-up job
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