Go bang

verb

To explode or burst loudly.

The fireworks started to go bang in the sky.
Visual representation of "go bang" - To explode or burst loudly

Often appears as...

  • fireworks go bang
  • balloons go bang
verb

To suddenly fail or stop working.

My laptop went bang and now it's completely dead.
Visual representation of "go bang" - To suddenly fail or stop working

Often appears as...

  • laptop goes bang
  • engine goes bang

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

verb

To make a sudden, loud noise.

The door went bang as it was slammed shut.
Visual representation of "go bang" - To make a sudden, loud noise

Often appears as...

  • door goes bang
  • plate goes bang
verb

To explode or burst loudly.

The fireworks started to go bang in the sky.
Visual representation of "go bang" - To explode or burst loudly

Often appears as...

  • fireworks go bang
  • balloons go bang
verb

To suddenly fail or stop working.

My laptop went bang and now it's completely dead.
Visual representation of "go bang" - To suddenly fail or stop working

Often appears as...

  • laptop goes bang
  • engine goes bang

Usage tips

Colloquial, Disapproving

verb

To make a sudden, loud noise.

The door went bang as it was slammed shut.
Visual representation of "go bang" - To make a sudden, loud noise

Often appears as...

  • door goes bang
  • plate goes bang
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "go bang"
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Sudden Event

Used to describe an unexpected and usually undesirable event, like an accident.

Illustration for Sudden Event
Out of nowhere, the chemistry experiment went bang.
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Dramatic Sounds

Emphasizes the drama of a loud and sudden sound, usually in a large space.

Illustration for Dramatic Sounds
The cannon went bang, startling everyone in the plaza.
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Celebratory Context

Often used in festive circumstances, such as parties or holidays with fireworks.

Illustration for Celebratory Context
At midnight, the New Year's Eve fireworks went bang.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sudden Event

Used to describe an unexpected and usually undesirable event, like an accident.

Illustration for Sudden Event
Out of nowhere, the chemistry experiment went bang.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Dramatic Sounds

Emphasizes the drama of a loud and sudden sound, usually in a large space.

Illustration for Dramatic Sounds
The cannon went bang, startling everyone in the plaza.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Context

Often used in festive circumstances, such as parties or holidays with fireworks.

Illustration for Celebratory Context
At midnight, the New Year's Eve fireworks went bang.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Sudden Event

Used to describe an unexpected and usually undesirable event, like an accident.

Illustration for Sudden Event
Out of nowhere, the chemistry experiment went bang.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Dramatic Sounds

Emphasizes the drama of a loud and sudden sound, usually in a large space.

Illustration for Dramatic Sounds
The cannon went bang, startling everyone in the plaza.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Context

Often used in festive circumstances, such as parties or holidays with fireworks.

Illustration for Celebratory Context
At midnight, the New Year's Eve fireworks went bang.
Visual representation of the word "Go bang"

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