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Definition bang in American English

bang noun

[countable] noun
/bæŋ/

▪ almighty, enormous, huge, loud, terrific, tremendous

1

a short loud noise, for example the sound of a door closing with a lot of force. If something goes bang, it makes a noise like this

Example

There was a loud bang as the shelf hit the floor.

Example

We could hear the bang of a door in the basement.

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
2

a feeling of excitement, or something that gives you this feeling

Example

The interview was a bang.

Example

I really get a bang out of watching the kids perform.

Synonyms and related words
pleasure excitement enthusiasm
Definition bang in American English