bang

[bæŋ]

bang Definition

• 1. a sudden loud noise
• 2. a hard hit or blow
• 3. to strike or hit something forcefully and loudly

Using bang: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bang" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The door banged shut behind him.

• Example

  He banged his head on the low ceiling.

• Example

  She banged the pots together to get everyone's attention.

• Example

  The fireworks made a loud bang.

bang Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bang

• crash
• explosion
• slam
• knock
• strike

Antonyms for bang

• whisper
• murmur

Idioms Using bang

• bang on

  exactly right or accurate

  Example

  Your analysis is bang on. You've identified the problem perfectly.

• get a bang out of something

  to enjoy something very much

  Example

  I always get a bang out of watching old movies.

• go with a bang

  to end in a spectacular or exciting way

  Example

  The concert went with a bang, with the band playing their biggest hits.

Phrases with bang

• bang for the buck

  value for money

  Example

  This restaurant offers the best bang for the buck in town.

• bang on about something

  talk about something at length, often annoyingly or repetitively

  Example

  He keeps banging on about his new car, but I'm not interested.

• have a bang-up time

  to have a great time

  Example

  We had a bang-up time at the party last night.

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Summary: bang in Brief

The term 'bang' [bæŋ] refers to a sudden loud noise or hard hit, often used to describe a forceful impact, as in 'He banged his head on the low ceiling.' It can also be used as a verb, meaning to strike or hit something forcefully and loudly, as in 'She banged the pots together to get everyone's attention.' 'Bang' extends into phrases like 'bang for the buck,' denoting value for money, and idioms like 'bang on,' meaning exactly right or accurate.