Antonyms for bang


Grammar : Adv, noun, verb
Spell : bang
Phonetic Transcription : bæŋ


Definition of bang

Origin :
  • 1540s, "to strike hard with a loud blow," from a Scandinavian sourse akin to Old Norse banga "to pound, hammer" of echoic origin. Slang meaning "have sexual intercourse with" first recorded 1937. Bang-up "excellent, first-rate," 1820, probably shortened from phrase bang up to the mark. The noun is recorded from late 16c.
  • This is the way the world endsNot with a bang but a whimper[T.S. Eliot, "Hollow Men," 1925]
  • adv suddenly, with force
  • noun explosive noise
  • noun loud hit or knock
  • noun thrilling situation
  • verb hit or knock loudly
  • verb moving by hitting hard
Example sentences :
  • So he lay down in the coffin but no sooner was he inside when bang!
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Soon a stone flew against the door—then another— and bang, bang!
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • We stood gaping and staring at her, not knowing what to make of this manoeuvre, when "bang!"
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • A pushing open of the outer door, a bang, and hasty footsteps in the hall.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • "Bonsoir, monsieur," was the sharp reply, and the window was lowered with a bang.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • The answer to this was an indignant snort followed by the bang of the door.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The door of the light keeper's cottage swung open with a bang.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Then he went into the kitchen, slamming the door with a bang.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Before he could do so the door swung shut with a bang and a click.
  • Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • I sha'n't know whether to bang him over the head or give him a cigar.
  • Extract from : « Cape Cod Stories » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Synonyms for bang

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