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a variation of bhang.

Definitions

bang

[bang] / bæŋ /

Part of Speech:

All (6) Adverb (1) Noun (3) Verb (2)

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suddenly, with force adv.
explosive noise n.
loud hit or knock n.
thrilling situation n.
hit or knock loudly v.
moving by hitting hard v.

ADVERB

suddenly, with force

Synonyms

STRONGEST

smack

STRONG

straight

WEAK

abruptly hard head-on headlong noisily precisely suddenly

Antonyms

WEAK

slowly

NOUN

explosive noise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

roar rumble thud thump

STRONG

blast boom burst clang clap clash crack detonation discharge howl peal pop report roll salvo shot slam smash sound thunder wham

Antonyms

STRONG

quiet silence

WEAK

whimper

NOUN

loud hit or knock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bump

STRONG

bash bat belt blow box collide crack cuff punch slam smack smash sock stroke wallop whack whop

Antonyms

WEAK

tap

NOUN

thrilling situation

Synonyms

STRONG

enjoyment excitement kick smash wallop wow

WEAK

pleasant feeling

Antonyms

STRONG

boredom dullness

VERB

hit or knock loudly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clang rattle thump

STRONG

boom burst clatter crash detonate drum echo explode peal resound sound thunder

WEAK

make noise

Antonyms

WEAK

tap

VERB

moving by hitting hard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bash bump collide knock rap slam smash thump whack

STRONG

beat clatter crash hammer hit pound pummel strike

Antonyms

WEAK

tap

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bang

The climactic section “Cosmic Bloom,” a flashy interstellar big bang, doesn’t transcend the sum of its parts as it was meant to.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

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The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

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Early one morning on a recent weekday, Amber Nguyen was driving her 2025 Lexus SUV on a highway to a work meeting when she heard a loud bang.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

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Ruben Love levelled the scores from bang in front.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

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We built up one side of the wagon with twelve-inch widths of lumber we called bang boards.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

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