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Banged Meaning in English

word · lemma: bang

/ˈbæŋd/
bangd
/bˈæŋɡd/
bangd

Definition

Past tense of 'bang'; to hit something hard or make a loud noise by striking something. It can refer to accidentally hitting a body part or making a sudden loud sound.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common for sudden, minor accidents or noises ('banged my head'). Often used in past tense stories. Not used for gentle actions. Can be literal (physical impact) or figurative (loud sound, like 'the door banged shut').

Example Sentences

He banged his knee on the table.

basic

She banged the door when she left.

basic

I banged the pots together to make a loud noise.

basic

I accidentally banged my head getting into the car.

natural

The kids banged on the drums all afternoon.

natural

Something banged loudly in the basement last night.

natural