bang

//bæŋ//
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Noun

bangSingular
bangsPlural
1

A sudden loud noise, especially one caused by an explosion or impact.

We heard a loud bang from the kitchen.

2

A fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead.

She cut her bangs too short.

3

A sudden burst of energy or excitement.

The party started with a bang.

Verb

bangInfinitive
bangPresent tense
bangedPast tense
bangedPast participle
bangingPresent participle
bangsThird-person singular
1

To strike or hit something forcefully, making a loud noise.

He banged the door shut in anger.

2

To close something forcefully and loudly.

She banged the door shut when she left.

3

To make a sudden loud noise.

The door banged in the wind.

Synonym

Adverb

bangCanonical form
1

Exactly; precisely.

The arrow hit bang in the center of the target.

Interjection

1

Used to represent the sound of a sudden loud noise or explosion.

Bang! The balloon popped.

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