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bang

1. bang \'ban\ vb [prob. of Scand origin; akin to Icel banga to hammer] 1: 
   to strike against : BUMP  2: to knock, beat, or thrust vigorously often 
   with a sharp voice  1: to strike with a sharp noise or thump  2: to produce 
   a sharp often metallic explosive or percussive noise or seri es of such 
   noises
2. bang n 1: a resounding blow  2: a sudden loud noise  3a: a sudden 
   striking effect  3b: a quick burst of energy  3c: THRILL 
3. bang av : RIGHT, DIRECTLY 
4. bang n [prob. short for bangtail (short tail)] : a fringe of banged hair 
5. bang vt : to cut short and squarely across (as front hair)