Bang

/bæŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a sudden loud noise.

There was a bang when the fireworks went off.

a heavy blow or impact.

She felt a bang on her head after slipping.

a hairstyle in which the front section of hair is cut straight across the forehead.

She decided to get bangs to change her look.

verb

to strike or hit something with force.

He banged the door shut in frustration.

to make a loud noise, typically by hitting something.

The car banged loudly against the curb.

From Middle English 'bang', possibly imitative of the sound.

bang for your buck

Getting good value for the money you spend.

bang the drum

To publicize or advocate for something vigorously.

bang your head against a wall

To waste effort on a hopeless situation.

thump

A heavy, muffled blow or sound.

slate

To schedule or plan something.

clap

To make a loud noise by striking the palms of your hands together.

To have sexual intercourse (informal).

Did you hear they were banging last night?

To do something with enthusiasm or intensity.

He banged out that project in record time.