banger
part of speech
noun (a banger, bangers)
meaning for a pupil
1) (UK, informal) A sausage. tree →
2) (informal) A firework that makes a loud bang. tree →
3) (UK, informal) An old car in bad condition that often makes noises. tree →
4) (slang) A really good, exciting song, usually loud and catchy. tree →
sense in the lessons
A very British everyday word: «bangers and mash» is a classic school-dinner and pub meal. On Bonfire Night children are warned that bangers are dangerous and should only be lit by adults. In slang, teenagers call a great song «an absolute banger». In stories an «old banger» is a cheap, rattling car.
examples
- We had bangers and mash for tea. tree →
- Dad's old banger broke down on the motorway again. tree →
- The neighbours set off bangers at midnight and the dog hid. tree →
- Never hold a banger in your hand after it is lit. tree →
- This new song is an absolute banger! tree →
- The school canteen serves veggie bangers on Fridays. tree →
- Uncle Pete drove a rusty banger with no radio. tree →
note
Countable: one banger, two bangers. Mostly UK and Australian/NZ use for «sausage». The «song» sense is slang; in formal writing say «a hit song». Fireworks called bangers are banned for sale to children in many places.
Trees and pragmatics
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