1. a sudden loud sharp sound
2. a hard blow or hit
3. hair cut straight across the forehead

1. to hit or strike something hard
2. to make a sudden loud sound

1. exactly or directly
Usage: informal

1. used to represent the sound of a gun or explosion

Examples

• The door closed with a loud bang.
• He got a bang on the head from the low branch.
• She decided to cut bangs to frame her face.
• Don’t bang the door when you leave.
• The fireworks banged overhead.
• The arrow hit bang in the center of the target.
• Bang! The balloon popped suddenly.