bang

bang

bang¹ [baŋ]

vt.

[ON banga, to pound, hammer; akin to Ger bengel, cudgel, of echoic orig.]

1. to hit with a resounding blow; strike hard and noisily

2. to shut (a door, window, etc.) noisily

3. to handle violently

4. [Vulgar Slang] to engage in sexual intercourse with

vi.

1. to make a loud noise, as through concussion or explosion

2. to move noisily or strike sharply (against something)

n.

1. a hard, noisy blow or impact

2. a loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding

3.

☆ a) Informal a display of enthusiasm or vigor [to start with a bang]

b) Slang a thrill; excitement

c) Informal sudden force or effectiveness [the idea hit him with a bang]

4. [Vulgar Slang] the act or an instance of sexual intercourse

adv.

1. hard, noisily, and suddenly [to run bang against a wall]

2. suddenly or exactly [be stopped bang in the middle]

interj.

used to suggest the sound of a shot or explosion

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bang up

to do physical damage to

☆ bang² [baŋ ]

vt.

[< BANG¹: see adv. 2]

to cut (hair) short and straight across

n.

[usually pl.] banged hair across the forehead

bang³ [baŋ]

n.

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