First Known Use: circa 1550
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1bang
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
often vulgar : 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 (as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner <bang for rebounds>
Origin of BANG
probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bang hammering
2bang
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>
— bang for the buck also bang for one's buck
: value received from outlay or effort <investment is yielding less bang for the buck — Fortune>
First Known Use of BANG
circa 1550
3bang
adverb
: exactly or directly
Full Definition of BANG
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First Known Use of BANG
1828
Related to BANG
- 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
4bang
noun
Definition of BANG
: a fringe of banged hair —usually used in plural
Origin of BANG
probably short for bangtail short tail
First Known Use: 1878
5bang
verb
Definition of BANG
transitive verb
: to cut (as front hair) short and squarely across
First Known Use of BANG
1878
BANGED Defined for Kids
1bang
verb \ˈbaŋ\
bangedbang·ing
Definition of BANG for Kids
: to beat, strike, or shut with a loud noise <bang a drum> <bang a door>
2bang
noun
Definition of BANG for Kids
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.>
3bang
noun
Definition of BANG for Kids
: hair cut short across the forehead —usually used in pl.
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