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bang

bang

5 8.1
The written sign ! used to show strong feeling
  • noun
  • /bæŋ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : signo de exclamación
  • Bang!

Examples

Idioms

with a bang
  • Informal
28 5.1

In an exciting way that attracts a lot of attention

to go out with a bang
  • Informal
12 6.0

End something in a memorable and exciting way

bang for the buck
  • US
7 4.4

A good value for the money you spend

bang on
  • UK
3 7.4

Exactly right for a situation or need

to end with a bang
  • Informal
2 4.6

To finish in an exciting and memorable way

to bang one's head against a brick wall
  • Informal
1 8.2

To try many times to do something without success and feel frustrated

to bang some heads together
  • Informal
8.6

To make people work together by firmly telling them to stop arguing

bang to rights
  • Informal
9.9

Caught in the act with clear proof

slam-bang
  • Informal
8.6

In a sudden, loud, and forceful way

Compounds

big bang
  • Specialized
23 4.6

The moment when the universe begins to expand

bang-up job
  • Informal
15 4.2

A piece of work that is done very well

a loud bang
10 1.2

A sudden very loud noise often from an explosion or crash

Big Bang theory
  • Specialized
4 4.1

An idea that the universe began when a hot, very dense point expanded quickly

big bang
2 3.4

A loud sudden noise like an explosion

big-bang theory
  • Specialized
3.7

A scientific idea that the universe began in a huge explosion from one tiny hot point and is still expanding

bang-up performance
  • Informal
5.5

A great performance that impresses people

bang-up plan
  • Informal
6.5

A very good plan that impresses people

slam-bang
  • Informal
8.1

Full of sudden, loud action and fast movement

Surface Forms

bang singular
bangs plural

Etymology

Bang for the exclamation mark '!' comes from printer and programmer slang that named the mark after the loud sound 'bang', because the sign shows surprise or force, which is why coders often call '!' a bang.