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whizbang
DEFINITIONS OF:
whizbang
1
n
a small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits
Synonyms:
whizbang shell
,
whizzbang
Type of:
shell
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
n
a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion
Synonyms:
whizzbang
Type of:
banger
,
cracker
,
firecracker
firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
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