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Definition of banging

banging

/ˈbæŋ.ɪŋ/
bang · ing
Plural:bangings
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• noun

1

A loud, repeated noise made by striking or slamming something forcefully.

Example

"We heard a loud banging coming from the old radiator pipes upstairs."

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• adjective

1

Making a loud, forceful, or repetitive striking noise; or characterized by a strong, pulsing beat (especially of music).

Example

"They danced for hours to the DJ's banging techno tracks."

2

Exceptionally good, impressive, delicious, or exciting (slang).

Example

"The street vendor serves a banging curry that draws lines down the block."

3

British Severe and painful with a throbbing sensation (especially of a headache).

Example

"I woke up with a banging headache because the room was so stuffy."

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• Rhymes for banging

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Banging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/banging
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