Definition of bang-bang
1a
: having a sudden, forceful, or attention-grabbing effect : punchy
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b
: executed or happening so quickly as to make judgment (as by an umpire or referee) difficult
a bang-bang play at first base
2
: characterized by violent or fast-paced action
a bang-bang movie
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The first known use of bang-bang was in 1911
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