Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, sharp noise, typically loud and explosive

“The firework produced a loud bang in the night sky.”

2. verb

to produce a loud, sharp noise, typically by exploding or hitting something

“The drummer will bang the cymbals to signal the end of the song.”

3. verb

to strike or hit something forcefully or repeatedly

“She will bang the door shut to keep out the cold air.”

4. verb

to make something move or function quickly or forcefully

“The mechanic had to bang the car engine to get it started.”

5. interjection

used to express excitement or surprise

“Bang! The surprise party was a huge success.”

6. noun

a sudden, violent event, such as a car crash

“The bang of the car crash left the driver shaken.”