What does "banging" mean?

1. (excellent or exciting) very good, exciting, or impressive. You often use this to talk about music, food, or a fun night out. 2. (a loud noise) the sound of something hitting a surface hard and loudly.

How do you use "banging"?

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.

banging

adj. · n.

US //ˈbæŋɪŋ// UK //bˈæŋɪŋ// bang·ing

1 excellent or exciting (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang British English

very good, exciting, or impressive. You often use this to talk about music, food, or a fun night out.

denoting high quality, excitement, or excellence. This sense is highly informal and common in British youth culture.

Example

The DJ played some banging tunes and everyone started dancing.

Example

We had a banging night out in the city, visiting three different clubs before finally heading home at dawn.

Usage

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun.
- terrible
- boring
2 a loud noise (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the sound of something hitting a surface hard and loudly.

the audible result of a heavy impact or explosion.

Example

The constant banging from the construction site next door gave me a headache.

Example

The sudden banging on the heavy oak door startled the guests, who were not expecting any further arrivals so late in the evening.
- thumping
- clattering
- pounding
- silence