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BANG

(noun, adverb, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Bang.

How to pronounce bang:

US

Bang - as a noun

A vigorous blow

Example: "The sudden knock floored him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bashbeltknocksmash

A sudden very loud noise

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bamblastclaperuption
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
noise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A border of hair that is cut short and hangs across the forehead

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fringe

The swift release of a store of affective force

Example: "They got a great bang out of it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bootchargeflushkickrushthrill

A conspicuous success

Example: "That song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hitsmashsmasherstrike
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
success
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bang - as an adverb

Directly

Example: "He ran bang into the pole"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
boltslapslapdashsmack

Bang - as a verb

Strike violently

Example: "Slam the ball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slam

To produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive sound

Example: "One of them banged the sash of the window nearest my bed"

Close violently

Example: "He slammed the door shut"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
slam

Move noisily

Example: "The window banged shut"

Leap, jerk, bang

Example: "Bullets spanged into the trees"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spang

Bang - as an interjection

A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.

Example: "He pointed his finger at her like a gun and said, "bang!""

Example Sentences

"He banged the door shut."
"The fireworks banged loudly in the night sky."
"She banged the pots and pans together in frustration."
"He banged his fists on the table in anger."
"The thunder banged ominously in the distance."
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Word Game Points

Is BANG a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bang is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BANG has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is BANG a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bang is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BANG has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is BANG a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bang is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BANG has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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