# banging

Pronunciation: say "BANG-ing" /ˈbæŋ.ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of bang. — present participle and gerund of bang
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of bang. Use this form for something happening right now or as the name of the action.
   - _The drummer was banging out a steady rhythm on the old kit._
   - _Someone is banging at the front door downstairs._

## Noun

2. The action or sound produced by something that strikes, knocks, or slams loudly.
   - Simple: A loud knocking or slamming noise, or the act of making it.
   - _The rhythmic banging of a loose shutter echoed through the empty house._
   - _Neighbors complained about the banging coming from the workshop late at night._
5. An instance or session of sexual intercourse. *(slang)*
   - Simple: An act of having sex.
   - _He bragged to his roommates about the previous night's banging._
   - _What started as a casual date turned into a weekend of banging._

## Adjective

3. Excellent, exciting, or extremely good. *(slang)*
   - Simple: Very good, exciting, or impressive.
   - _The festival had a banging lineup of bands this year._
   - _Critics agree the restaurant serves banging food at low prices._
4. Physically attractive; sexually appealing. *(slang)*
   - Simple: Very good-looking and physically attractive.
   - _He showed up to the reunion looking banging in a tailored suit._
   - _They all agreed the band's singer was absolutely banging._

## Adjective

6. Extremely large; great in size. *(dated)*
   - Simple: Very large in size.
   - _The estate featured a banging great hall that could seat hundreds of guests._
   - _She inherited a banging fortune from her late aunt._

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