Banger: meaning, definitions and examples
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banger
[ หbรฆลษr ]
music hit
A 'banger' is a slang term used to describe a song that is particularly catchy, energetic, and enjoyable, often played at parties or clubs. It usually refers to tracks that have a strong beat and are likely to make people dance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- This new track is an absolute banger!
- The DJ dropped a banger that got everyone on the dance floor.
- They played a series of bangers at the festival.
explosive
The term 'banger' can also refer to a type of firework or explosive that produces a loud bang when it detonates. It is often used in informal contexts to describe any device that makes a large noise.
Synonyms
detonator, explosive, firecracker.
Examples of usage
- Be careful with those bangers during the celebration.
- The kids had a blast with their bangers on the Fourth of July.
Translations
Translations of the word "banger" in other languages:
๐ต๐น banger
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Banger
๐ฎ๐ฉ banger
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะฝะณะตั
๐ต๐ฑ banger
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใฌใผ
๐ซ๐ท banger
๐ช๐ธ banger
๐น๐ท banger
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฑ ๊ฑฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฌุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ banger
๐ธ๐ฐ banger
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝฐ็ธๆบ
๐ธ๐ฎ banger
๐ฎ๐ธ banger
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะฝะณะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ banger
๐ฒ๐ฝ banger
Etymology
The word 'banger' originates from the early 19th century, initially used as a British slang term for a sausage, likely due to the way sausages would 'bang' or split when cooked. Over time, its meaning evolved, and by the late 20th century, it became popular in music circles to describe songs that are particularly energetic or enjoyable, often eliciting a strong response from listeners. This shift reflects cultural changes where language adapts to new contexts, particularly in music and entertainment. The explosive definition aligns with the earlier usage, connecting back to the loud, attention-grabbing nature of both the original sausages and later fireworks and musical hits. The versatile nature of 'banger' showcases the fluidity of language and how certain terms can gain new life in contemporary settings.