bang
verb (1)
banged;
banging;
bangs
Definition of bang
(Entry 1 of 5)
1
: to strike sharply : bump
banged his knee
2
: to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise
banged the door shut
3
vulgar slang
: to have sexual intercourse with
1
: to strike with a sharp noise or thump
2
: to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive noise or series of such noises
3
: to play a sport (such as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner
bang for rebounds
bang
noun (1)Definition of bang (Entry 2 of 5)
1
: a resounding blow
2
: a sudden loud noise
—often used interjectionally
3a
: a sudden striking effect
b
: a quick burst of energy
start off with a bang
c
: thrill
I get a bang out of all this— W. H. Whyte
4 vulgar slang
a
: an act of copulation
b
: a sexual partner
bang for the buck
or less commonly bang for one's buck
or bang for the dollar
or bang for one's dollar
US, informal
: value received from outlay or effort
investment is yielding less bang for the buck — Fortune "They are going to try to get the best bang for their dollar, and they have to do it this way." Brock Lesnar
bang
adverbbang
noun (2)
plural bangs
Definition of bang (Entry 4 of 5)
US
: the front section of a person's hair when it is cut short and worn over the forehead
—usually used in plural wore her bangs shortShe had long hair with bangs.In person, Miss Chin is small and pretty, with black button eyes, fluffy black bangs and dimples that show when she giggles …— Helen Lawrenson
bang
verb (2)
banged;
banging;
bangs
Definition of bang (Entry 5 of 5)
: to cut (hair) short and squarely across
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more