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to bang
01
to accidentally hit or get hit by something that injures or damages a part of one's body
Transitive: to bang a body part on sth | to bang a body part against sth
Examples
She banged her knee against the corner of the table, causing a bruise.
He banged his head on the low doorway while entering the room, resulting in a minor concussion.
02
to hit or place something with considerable force, often resulting in a loud noise
Transitive: to bang one's hand or a tool on sth | to bang one's hand or a tool against sth
Examples
He banged his fist on the table to emphasize his point during the argument.
The drummer banged the drumsticks against the drumhead, creating a rhythmic beat.
03
to create a loud or explosive noise
Intransitive
Examples
The fireworks banged loudly in the night sky, illuminating the darkness with bursts of color.
The thunder banged loudly overhead, shaking the windows with its force.
04
to close something violently or with a loud noise
Complex Transitive: to bang sth [adj]
Examples
The child accidentally banged the cupboard shut, startling everyone in the kitchen.
In anger, she banged the drawer shut, making a loud noise.
05
to move around or do something in a noisy or energetic manner
Intransitive
Examples
She banged around the kitchen, trying to find the right ingredients.
The children were banging about the house, playing loudly.
06
to engage in sexual intercourse
Intransitive
InformalExamples
They were banging all night long, and I could n't sleep.
Do you think they're just going to bang, or is there something more serious between them?
07
to inject a drug directly into a vein
SlangExamples
He banged heroin before the party started.
She is banging small doses to feel the effects faster.
08
(Nigerian) to fail, especially in the context of an exam or test
SlangExamples
He banged his math exam last week.
Do n't bang your finals like last semester.
bang
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