BANG

I. verb Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse ~ hammering Date: circa 1550 transitive verb to strike sharply ; bump , to knock, hit, or thrust vigorously often with a sharp noise , to have sexual intercourse with, intransitive verb to strike with a sharp noise or thump, to produce a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive noise or series of such noises, to play a sport (as basketball) in a very aggressive and forceful manner , II. noun Date: circa 1550 a resounding blow, a sudden loud noise, 3. a sudden striking effect, a quick burst of energy , thrill , III. adverb Date: 1828 right , directly , IV. noun Etymology: probably short for ~tail short tail Date: 1878 a fringe of ~ed hair, V. transitive verb Date: 1878 to cut (as front hair) short and squarely across