What does bang-up mean?
Bang-up means (colloquial) Especially good; wonderful; superb..
Bang-up
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(colloquial) Especially good; wonderful; superb..
Example Sentences
It is true that certain kinds of documents, especially sham hawkers’ licenses, may be had in the provinces, at prices suited to the importance of their contents, or to the probable gains of their circulation; but all the ‘regular bang-up fakes’ are manufactured in the ‘Start’ (metropolis), and sent into the country to order, carefully packed up, and free from observation.
[…] he had dined with the Hickses ("a bang-up show -- they're really lances-you wouldn't know them!"), and had met there Lansing […]
“When we get to Nashville, let's find some nice place to eat, and let's have the best bang-up chicken dinner in town!”
Hobbes: But then the aliens take over the Earth. Calvin: Well, it's not like the grownups have done such a bang-up job.
Synonyms for bang-up
Antonyms for bang-up
Related Words
Word Forms
- more bang-up
- most bang-up
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bang-up?
Common synonyms include awesome, impressive, outstanding, smashing.
What is the opposite of bang-up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bang-up in a sentence?
It is true that certain kinds of documents, especially sham hawkers’ licenses, may be had in the provinces, at prices suited to the importance of their contents, or to the probable gains of their circulation; but all the ‘regular bang-up fakes’ are manufactured in the ‘Start’ (metropolis), and sent into the country to order, carefully packed up, and free from observation.
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