banger

10 synonyms for banger, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — Something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

Something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.

“He drives a little four-banger to work.”

cracker firecracker

2. noun

(informal) An old car in poor condition, so called because its engine tends to backfire noisily.

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Etymology

From bang + -er. The sausages were so called because of their excess water content and impervious skin, leading to the risk of explosion if not punctured before cooking.

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