Meaning & use
bang
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A sudden loud, sharp noise, such as that made by an explosion or a heavy blow.
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The door slammed shut with a loud bang.
Fireworks went off with a series of bangs.
A note on using this word
As a verb, "to bang" means to hit something hard, and as an adverb ("bang on time"), it means exactly or precisely.
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2. verb
To strike something forcefully, often producing a loud noise.
He banged his fist on the table.
3. adverb
Informal: exactly or precisely.
She arrived bang on time.
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