noun
banger
Banger (noun) means something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.
noun
1
Something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.
"He drives a little four-banger to work."
"When the only problem a game gives me is that I wish there was more of it, I can confidently say it's a banger."
— Harvey Randall, Best Tactics 2024: Tactical Breach Wizards (2025)
2
A small firework that goes off with a loud bang.
3
(informal, vulgar) Someone who has sex.
4
(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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What is the meaning of banger?
"banger" (noun) means something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.
What is another word for banger?
Other words for "banger" include cracker, firecracker, jalopy, beater, crock, lemon.
What are the different meanings of banger?
"banger" has 3 main meanings: 1. Something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise; 2. A small firework that goes off with a loud bang; 3. (informal, vulgar) Someone who has sex.
