Meaning & use
Bangs
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A section of hair cut short and worn over the forehead. In American English this is the standard term for what British English calls a "fringe."
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She trimmed her bangs herself and immediately regretted it.
His bangs kept falling into his eyes during the game.
A note on using this word
The term comes from "bang off," meaning to cut something off abruptly and evenly, describing the straight-cut style.
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2. noun
Plural of "bang": sudden loud noises, as of explosions or gunfire.
A series of bangs echoed from the fireworks display.
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