bang

UK: bæŋ | US: bæŋ

Definition

  1. n. a sudden loud noise

  2. v. to strike or close forcefully and noisily

  3. n. a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead

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Etymology

"Bang" is an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of a sudden loud impact, such as a gunshot or door slamming. Its earliest recorded use in English dates back to the 16th century, primarily as a verb. The noun form, referring to both noise and hairstyle (from the abrupt, straight-cut appearance), emerged later. Its vivid sound symbolism makes it universally recognizable across languages.

Examples

  1. The door slammed shut with a loud bang.

  2. She likes to bang the drum during parades.

  3. He got a new haircut with a sharp bang.

  4. Fireworks exploded with a series of bangs.

  5. Don’t bang the table—it’s disturbing others.