banger

American  

[bang-er] / ˈbæŋ ər /

noun

1. a person or thing that bangs.

2. British.

   1. Informal. a sausage.

   2. a firecracker.

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banger British  

/ ˈbæŋə /

noun

1. slang a sausage

2. informal

   1. an old decrepit car

   2. ( as modifier )

      banger racing

3. a type of firework that explodes loudly

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Etymology

Origin of banger

First recorded in 1650–60; bang ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

In the run-up to the contest, there was little hope that Sam's shouty synth-pop banger Eins, Zwei, Drei, would fare well.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

It’s the type of song that probably sounds best coming out of the tinny speakers of a 1992 hatchback, and that’s frankly one of the highest compliments you can give to a grupero banger.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

“Meghan’s serving your insatiable thirst for dance-ready bops with the upbeat banger that is ‘Foolish,’” the release stated, cramming two bits of gay slang into one sentence.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

And singer Rose, a multiple Grammy nominee this year for "APT," her banger collab with Bruno Mars, wore a chic strapless black dress with a high slit and an outsized bird brooch at her waist.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

For Sunday 'tis the Day o' days, When all the fish do as 'em plaise, While in the little port we prays A banger catch for Monday.

From Cornish Catches and Other Verses by Moore, Bernard

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