bang

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: bangspast: bangedpp: bangeding: banging

This word carries a high energy, percussive quality. It suggests a sharp, violent impact rather than a gradual or soft sound. It is frequently used in casual speech to describe frustration or sudden shocks, evoking an image of physical collision or an explosion.

Countable when referring to a specific noise or a hair fringe. Uncountable when referring to the general act of making noise.

Meanings

Transitive Verb

[something]

To strike something loudly or repeatedly.

"He banged the door shut in anger."

Intransitive Verb

[something]

"The fireworks banged throughout the night."

Noun

"I heard a loud bang coming from the kitchen."

Noun

A hairstyle where hair is cut straight across the forehead.

"She decided to cut her hair into a short bang."

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