26984 words

bangers

5 definitions • 9 examples
1
a very old car in bad condition:

Examples:

Not all the cars are old bangers.
Is it greener to make do and mend, or scrap your banger and buy a new car?
2
a small, noisy firework (= small container of explosives that makes a loud noise when it explodes):

Examples:

Some idiot decided to let off a banger right next to my ear.
As a child I had a lot of fun with bangers and other cheap fireworks.
3

Examples:

bangers and mash They serve all your favourite comfort foods like bangers and mash (= potatoes).
4
a popular song or piece of music with a loud, heavy beat (= rhythm) that people like to dance to:

Examples:

Have you heard her new song? It's a banger.
The new album is full of bangers.
5
a competitor who uses physical strength to get an advantage against opponents:

Examples:

He's a banger, but he's also got a lot of skill.
The team used him as a banger to carry the ball up the middle.

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