What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
crump
Example
The old wooden stairs crumped under his heavy boots. [crumped: past tense]
Example
The bomb crumped in the distance, sending shockwaves through the city. [crump: verb]
bang
Example
She slammed the book shut with a loud bang. [bang: noun]
Example
The car backfired with a loud bang, startling the pedestrians. [bang: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Bang is more commonly used than crump in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between crump and bang?
Both crump and bang are informal words, but crump may be considered slightly more formal due to its less common usage and association with older English.
