ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Banging

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈbæŋ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Banging is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of bang.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of bang.

More Meanings

  1. The action or sound of something that bangs.
  2. (colloquial, dated) Huge; great in size.
  3. (slang) A session of sexual intercourse.
  4. (slang) Excellent, brilliant, very exciting, top, great.
  5. (slang) Attractive; sexually appealing.

Example Sentences

Wow, what a banging haircut! It looks terrific!
He was banging cocktail waitresses two at a time!
Strange bangings in the old house were ascribed to a poltergeist.
The banging of the hammers could be heard from several streets away.

Word Forms

Synonyms for banging

Depending on context, synonyms include noisy, battering.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include battering, noisy, knock, tapping, whack, knocking.

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