- Short term for the traditional English sausage. When served with mashed potatoes, it’s called bangers and mash.
- A “banger” refers to a song or a thing that is extremely good or awesome, often used in music discussions to describe tracks that are particularly enjoyable or energetic.
Banger
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Banger, that is."
"I've never seen such a Banger in all my life."
"That song was a banger!"
"We're going to have a banger of a year!"
Etymology & History
British slang for old, decrepit car. From 'bang' (loud engine noise). 'Old banger' is affectionate/derogatory. Working-class term. Also means sausage (different context). The versatility shows British word economy.
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General British
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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