adj
Uncommon
banging
BANG-ihng
Banging (adj) means informal British slang for excellent or highly enjoyable, often describing music or food. Example: “That new song is absolutely banging.”
adj
1
Informal British slang for excellent or highly enjoyable, often describing music or food.
"That new song is absolutely banging."
"We had a banging night out in Manchester."
"Honestly, the curry at that new place was banging, so we went back."
noun
1
The act or sound of repeated hard knocking or striking.
"The banging from upstairs kept the whole building awake."
"I could hear the banging of hammers as the builders worked next door."
"The banging on the front door woke the baby."
How to use banging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither loud repeated knocking, or British slang for something really good.
When to use it
The "excellent" sense is very informal and mostly used by younger British speakers.
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What does “banging” mean?
The word “banging” means informal British slang for excellent or highly enjoyable, often describing music or food. In plain terms, either loud repeated knocking, or British slang for something really good.
How do you pronounce “banging”?
“Banging” is pronounced BANG-ihng (/ˈbæŋ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “banging” in a sentence?
Here is “banging” used in a sentence: “That new song is absolutely banging.”
What part of speech is “banging”?
Depending on how it is used, “banging” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “banging” a common word?
“Banging” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “banging” have?
“Banging” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal British slang for excellent or highly enjoyable, often describing music or food.
What is the difference between banging as slang and banging as a description of sound?
Banging as informal British slang means excellent or highly enjoyable, often describing music or food, while banging as a noun refers literally to the act or sound of repeated hard knocking or striking. Context determines which sense applies, since one is figurative praise and the other is a literal description of noise.
Is banging formal or informal when used to mean excellent?
Banging meaning excellent or highly enjoyable is informal British slang, common in casual conversation about music, food, or events. It would not be appropriate in formal or professional writing.
Can banging be used to describe things other than music or food?
While banging as slang for excellent is often used for music or food, it can extend informally to describe anything considered highly enjoyable or impressive. The literal sense of banging as loud, repeated striking applies to sounds like knocking on a door or noise from construction.
