Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
headbanging
noun
/ˈhɛdˌbæŋɪŋ/
Definition
The action of violently shaking one’s head up and down, especially in time with loud music, particularly rock or heavy metal.
Examples
- During the concert, the crowd was headbanging to the rhythm of the drums.
- He often found himself headbanging to his favorite songs while driving.
- Many fans were headbanging, lost in the electrifying atmosphere of the heavy metal festival.
Meaning
Headbanging refers to a physical expression of enthusiasm or enjoyment while listening to music, often associated with the heavy metal culture.
Synonyms
- head thrashing
- rocking
- head nodding
