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banger

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: banger

1
n
firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
2
n
(British informal) pork sausage
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: banger
1

n firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

Synonyms:
cracker, firecracker
Types:
cannon cracker
a large firecracker
cherry bomb
a red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive power
whizbang, whizzbang
a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion
Type of:
firework, pyrotechnic
(usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
2

n (British informal) pork sausage

Type of:
pork sausage
sausage containing pork
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