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
All in all a bang-up start of the week for Christie’s. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 18 May 2026 The host, Conan O’Brien, ran a relatively tight ship, seeming even more confident in his second go at the gig after doing a bang-up job the year prior. David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
And eight months into the season, with just about every player banged up in some way, rest is sure to win out over practice on the off days. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 21 May 2026 He was banged up by playoff time but posted 23 goals last season and was a solid bottom-six forward. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 19 May 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 31 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

bang-up

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