Meaning & Definition of word "Banging"
Banging
/ˈbæŋɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. Present participle of 'bang', meaning to hit or strike something forcefully.
- Example: She was banging on the door to get their attention.
- 2. To make a loud noise or to create a sound by striking.
- Example: He is banging the drums in the band.
adjective:
- 1. Extremely good or impressive.
- Example: The party last night was banging, everyone had a great time.
- 2. In a lively or energetic manner, often used to describe music.
- Example: The DJ played some banging tracks that kept everyone dancing.
Etymology
●From the verb 'bang', meaning to strike or hit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
banging on about:
to talk in a lengthy or tedious manner about something.
banging your head against a wall:
to try to achieve something that seems impossible.
banging it out:
to complete a task quickly or efficiently.
Related Words
bang:
a sudden loud noise.
hit:
to make contact with something.
sound:
vibration that travels through air or another medium.
Slang Meanings of banging
Meaning: excellent or impressive.
● Example Sentence: That new track is banging!
Meaning: to have sexual relations.
● Example Sentence: They were seen banging at the party last week.