Bang
/bæŋ/
Definitions
2 meaningsA sudden, loud noise.
/bæŋ/
A loud, explosive sound.
I heard a loud bang in the night.
💡 Simply: A loud noise.
More Examples
The fireworks went off with a bang.
How It's Used
"There was a loud bang from the street."
To strike or hit something forcefully and noisily.
/bæŋ/
To hit something forcefully.
He banged the door shut.
💡 Simply: To hit hard.
More Examples
Don't bang your head on the wall!
How It's Used
"He banged his fist on the table."
Idioms & expressions
bang on
Exactly correct
"His prediction was bang on."
Onomatopoeic; imitates the sound of a sudden loud noise. Its origins are obscure, but the word's use has been traced back centuries.
The onomatopoeic nature of the word has meant its usage has remained largely consistent across history, though its specific connotations might vary across contexts and time periods.
Memory tip
Think of a firecracker going off – that's a bang!
Word Origin
"Imitation of a loud noise."