Bang Definition
bang
adverb
- directly; "he ran bang into the pole"; "ran slap into her"
noun
- a vigorous blow; "the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
- a sudden very loud noise
- a border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead
- the swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks"
- a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang"
verb
- strike violently; "slam the ball"
- to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound; "One of them banged the sash of the window nearest my bed"
- close violently; "He slammed the door shut"
- move noisily; "The window banged shut"; "The old man banged around the house"
- have sexual intercourse with; "This student sleeps with everyone in her dorm"; "Adam knew Eve"; "Were you ever intimate with this man?"
- leap, jerk, bang; "Bullets spanged into the trees"
"Bang" in song lyrics
See how bang is used in real songs:
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"It's not 'bout the set I claim, cause I don't bang"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha -
"Bang!"
3rd Bass — Product of the Environment -
"My mama told me, if I pull my pistol let it bang"
50/50 Twin f/ Archie Lee, Lester Roy — Hollyhood
Words that rhyme with bang
Usage tips for "bang"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bang" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bang to find words that pair well.