banger

noun

bang·​er ˈbaŋ-ər 

1

British : sausage

2

British : firecracker

3

British : jalopy

4

informal : a forceful and aggressive athlete

… Williamson, the 6-7, 245-pound forward, is a versatile banger who loves to play inside and has a deft shooting touch.

—William C. Phoden

5

slang : a member of a street gang : gangbanger

He is disciplined, regimented, right down to the humiliating yet soothing ritual of picking up after his dog as he walks through the hood, past scornful young bangers …

—Mike Newirth

6

slang : an energetic song that is very striking or extraordinary

… it's a near-perfect hip-hop album … loaded with hardcore bangers, pop-friendly hooks, party anthems and confessional lyrics …

—Chuck Arnold

7

informal : an automobile or engine with a specified number of cylinders

—used in combination

When he first started driving Toyotas, they were four-bangers or V-6s …

—Jerry Garrett

Synonyms of banger

• sausage

Examples of banger in a Sentence

bangers and mash is classic British pub cuisine

Recent Examples on the Web

Their line of bangers includes The Pathfinder Spritz and The Pathfinder Negroni featuring fun functional herbs like angelica root, saffron, and douglas fir. —Chala June, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025

But Ben is not the only one who has this very on-the-nose banger sung directly and deservedly at them. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025

Not That Deep Tour — an electric, celebratory energy that weaves in her new dance-pop bangers with her enduring hits and signature powerhouse vocals, guaranteeing that everyone will be on their feet dancing the entire show. —Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025

The electro-hop banger, featuring 2 Chainz, has sold 3 million copies to date. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for banger

• ganger
• hangar
• hanger