n.
Pronunciation: ' ba ŋ
Function: verb
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse bang hammering
Date: circa 1550
transitive verb
1 : to strike sharply : BUMP < bang ed his knee>
2 : to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise < bang ed the door shut>
3 often vulgar : to have sexual intercourse with
intransitive verb
1 : to strike with a sharp noise or thump
2 : to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive noise or series of such noises
3 : to play a sport (as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner < bang for rebounds>