whizz-bang
Britishnoun
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a small-calibre World War I shell that, when discharged, travelled at such a high velocity that the sound of its flight was heard only an instant, if at all, before the sound of its explosion
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a type of firework that jumps around emitting a whizzing sound and occasional bangs
adjective
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However, not all of these busy little bots are created equal, and you’ll pay more for those with whizz-bang features that make your life a little easier.
From The Verge ● Jul. 8, 2022
We’re not expecting much in terms of whizz-bang feature announcements this year; the company has reportedly decided to take a step back and hone its existing software offerings.
From Slate ● May 31, 2018
Today's youngsters may have an whizz-bang electronic device instead of a hobby horse, but the same theory applies.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2013
Natural gas, thanks to the rapid spread of “fracking”, a whizz-bang technique to extract oil and gas from shale, is cheap and abundant.
From Economist ● Aug. 9, 2012
Hardly had I left the machine than a "whizz-bang" fell and struck the parapet immediately above the ladder, tumbling the whole lot of sandbags down like a pack of cards.
From How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. by Geoffrey H. Malins
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