bang — a sudden loud, sharp noise
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden loud, sharp noise
Pronunciation (IPA): /bæŋ/
Example Sentences
- The balloon popped with a loud bang, scaring the cat into the next room.
- She decided to get bangs but immediately regretted it after seeing her reflection.
- The party started with a bang when the DJ played everyone's favorite song.
bang
NOUN[/bæŋ/]
a sudden loud, sharp noise
A loud bang echoed through the kitchen when the pot lid crashed down.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Bang is an onomatopoeia originating from North European languages around the 16th century, derived from natural imitative sounds representing sudden, loud noises. The word directly mimics the acoustic quality of explosive or percussive sounds.
Breakdown
Bang is a pure onomatopoeia with no morphological breakdown—the entire word functions as an imitative word (onomatopoeia) that mimics the sound of a sudden loud noise or impact.
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📝Examples
“The balloon popped with a loud bang, scaring the cat into the next room.”
“She decided to get bangs but immediately regretted it after seeing her reflection.”
“The party started with a bang when the DJ played everyone's favorite song.”
“He banged his knee on the coffee table while rushing to answer the phone.”
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