Banging
/ˈbæŋɪŋ/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meanings
Questions
Definitions
2 meanings1
Outstanding; exceptionally good.
/ˈbæŋɪŋ/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Excellent; very good
The concert was absolutely banging!
💡 Simply: Really, really good.
More Examples
2
That new restaurant has banging food.
How It's Used
Informal conversation
"That party was banging!"
2
To strike or hit something repeatedly with a loud noise.
/ˈbæŋɪŋ/
verbneutralBeginner
General
To hit forcefully and repeatedly
The wind was banging against the windows.
💡 Simply: To hit something hard and repeatedly.
More Examples
2
Don't bang on the table.
How It's Used
Physical Action
"He was banging on the door."
Tip:Imagine the sound of repeated loud 'bangs'.
From the verb "bang," ultimately from a imitative word suggesting a loud, sudden sound.
The use of 'banging' as slang for 'excellent' is relatively recent, gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Memory tip
Think of a loud, exciting 'bang' – it's that excitingly good.
Practice
Base: bang
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Usage
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