Bang (en. Bang)

/bænd/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A loud noise or explosion.
A bang was heard when the door slammed shut.
Se escuchó un bang cuando la puerta se cerró de golpe.
Hair cut straight at the front of the head.
She decided to get bangs to change her look.
Ella decidió hacerse un bang para cambiar de look.
In the context of firearms, the sound produced when shooting.
The bang of the gun echoed in the mountains.
El bang del arma resonó en la montaña.

Etymology

From Old English 'bang', which imitated the sound of an explosion or bang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bang for your buck
Value for your money.
bang for your buck
to go out with a bang
To leave in a spectacular or memorable way.
to go out with a bang
bang on time
Right on time.
bang on time

Related Words

bang-bang
A children's game that simulates shooting.
bang-bang
bang-up
Excellent or high quality.
bang-up

Slang Meanings

Hit or surprise.
That news was a bang I didn't expect.
Esa noticia fue un bang que no esperaba.
Death or a shocking ending.
The movie ended with a bang that left me breathless.
La película terminó con un bang que me dejó sin aliento.