Pronunciation: /bæŋ/
noun A sudden loud noise
A1 I heard a loud bang outside.
A2 The bang of the fireworks startled me.
B1 The car made a loud bang as it hit the pothole.
B2 The bang of the hammer echoed through the workshop.
C1 The sudden bang of the door closing made everyone jump.
C2 The bang of the gun signaled the start of the race.
verb To strike or hit something with a loud noise
A1 The balloon popped with a loud bang.
A2 She banged the door shut in frustration.
B1 The drummer banged the drums with great enthusiasm.
B2 The construction workers banged the metal beams into place.
C1 The judge banged the gavel to signal the end of the trial.
C2 The thunderstorm was so loud that it sounded like a series of continuous bangs.
adverb In a sudden and intense manner
A1 She closed the door with a bang.
A2 He banged his fist on the table in frustration.
B1 The fireworks went off with a bang, lighting up the night sky.
B2 The car came to a sudden stop with a loud bang.
C1 The gunshot rang out with a deafening bang.
C2 The explosion echoed through the city with a powerful bang.
formal The loud bang of the fireworks echoed through the night sky.
informal I heard a loud bang coming from the kitchen, I think something fell.
slang That party was a real bang, everyone was having a great time.
figurative She slammed the door with a bang, signifying the end of their relationship.
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