verb
bangs; banged; banging
[+ obj] :to cause or allow (something, such as part of your body) to hit something in a way that makes a loud noise
to hit (something or someone) in a way that makes a loud noise [+ obj]
usually + into or against
to use your hand or a tool to beat or hit (something) in a way that makes a loud noise [+ obj]
+ on
[no obj] :to make a sudden loud noise
[+ obj] informal + offensive :to have sex with (someone)
bang away
[phrasal verb] US informal :to work hard at something
bang heads together
informal :to use angry or forceful methods to control or punish people
bang on about
[phrasal verb]
bang on about (something) Brit informal :to talk about (something) repeatedly or for a long time
bang out
[phrasal verb]
bang out (something) or bang (something) out informal
to produce (something) quickly
to play (a song, melody, etc.) loudly on a piano
bang up
[phrasal verb]
bang up (something or someone) or bang (something or someone) up US informal :to injure or damage (something or someone)
bang up (someone) or bang (someone) up Brit slang :to put (someone) in prison
noun
plural bangs
[count] :a sudden loud noise
b - used as an interjection to imitate a loud noise (such as the sound of a gun being fired)
In British English the informal phrase bang goes is used when you are saying that something you wanted or planned has become impossible.
[count] :a hard hit or blow
bang for the buck
also bang for your buck
US informal - used to describe how much value is received when money is spent
get a bang out of
US informal :to enjoy (something) very much
with a bang
in a sudden and exciting way
adverb
Brit informal :exactly or directly
bang on
Brit informal :exactly right