Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bang-bang
noun
/ˈbæŋ.bæŋ/
Definition
A loud noise that resembles a bang, often indicating a sudden event or occurrence.
Examples
- The sound of the firecrackers was a series of bang-bangs that startled everyone.
- In the movie, the bang-bang of gunfire kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
- She heard the bang-bang of the door slamming shut behind him.
Meaning
The term is often used informally to denote a quick action or a sudden impact, typically in a dramatic context.
Synonyms
- bang
- boom
- clap
- crash
