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to bang up
[phrase form: bang]
01
to cause harm to someone or something in a violent manner
Dialect
American
American
Informal
Examples
The storm's strong winds and hailstorm really banged up the cars parked outside.
The children were scolded after they accidentally banged up the neighbor's fence while playing.
02
to put someone in jail
Dialect
British
BritishInformalExamples
The authorities decided to bang up the suspect until the investigation was complete.
The court 's verdict was to bang up the criminal for a term of five years.
03
to make someone pregnant
DialectBritish
BritishInformal
