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- pronunciation:
- baeng
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, adverb
- phrases:
- bang up
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden, loud, explosive sound.
The balloon burst with a bang.- similar words:
- clap, explosion, report, slam
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| definition 2: |
a sudden or hard hit or blow.
The falling branch gave me a bang on the shoulder.- similar words:
- hit, pound, rap, slam
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| definition 3: |
(informal) a sudden burst of energy or motion.
The show started with a bang. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) a keen pleasure or enjoyment.
I get a bang out of her sense of humor.- similar words:
- kick
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| related words: |
backfire, blow, boom, bump, butt, clash, kick, knock, thrill, thump |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
bangs, banging, banged |
| definition 1: |
to hit loudly or violently.
He banged the drum.She banged me on the head.- similar words:
- clash, nail, pound
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| definition 2: |
to shut loudly; slam.
He banged the door when he left.- similar words:
- clap, slam
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| definition 3: |
(vulgar) to have sexual intercourse with.
- similar words:
- ball, lay
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| related words: |
bump, butt, catch, hit, knock, shock |
| phrase: |
bang up |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to make a sudden explosive sound.
The child covered her ears while the fireworks banged.- similar words:
- crack
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| definition 2: |
to strike against something forcefully.
The police were banging on the door.- similar words:
- pound
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| definition 3: |
(vulgar) to have sexual intercourse.
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| related words: |
backfire, boom, clap, collide, hit, jar, knock, pound, rap |
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| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
exactly; directly.
He stood bang in my way. |
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