Synonyms for

Banging

Verb / ˈbæŋɪŋ / Another word for banging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Making a loud noise or hitting something hard repeatedly.

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Common collocations

  • banging the drum
  • banging on the door
  • banging your head
  • banging out a tune
  • banging the gavel
  • banging it out
  • banging around

Word family

noun bang
verb bang
adjective banging

Usage note

The informal use of 'banging' to mean excellent or impressive is very common in contemporary slang. Be mindful of the context as it can also refer to loud noises or physical impacts.

Example sentences

  1. The door was banging in the wind.
  2. The drummer was banging on his drums.
  3. I heard a loud banging sound coming from the kitchen.
  4. The kids were banging their toys together.
  5. The workers were banging hammers on the construction site.

Quotes

  • I'm still banging out those same four chords.
  • I'm banging my head against the wall, but the wall's winning.
  • You can't go through life trying not to get hurt. If you do that, you're not really living. You're just banging around.

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