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BANG

/bæŋ(ɡ)/

4-letter word · 7 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points

B 3
A 1
N 1
G 2

Meaning of BANG

noun
  1. A sudden percussive noise.
    "When he struck it with a hammer, there was a loud bang."
  2. A strike upon an object causing such a noise.
verb
  1. To make sudden loud noises, and often repeatedly, especially by exploding or hitting something.
    "My head was banging after drinking all night at the concert."
  2. To hit hard.
    "David and Mary banged into each other."
adverb
  1. Right, directly.
    "The passenger door was bang against the garage wall."
  2. Precisely.
    "He arrived bang on time."
interjection
  1. A sudden percussive sound, such as made by the firing of a gun, slamming of a door, etc.
    "He pointed his finger at her like a gun and said, "Bang!""
noun
  1. Hair hanging over the forehead.
  2. A hairstyle including such hair, especially cut straight across the forehead.
noun
  1. Brucellosis, a bacterial disease.
noun
  1. Cannabis, especially as used in the Indian subcontinent.
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About the word BANG

Is "BANG" a valid Scrabble word?

Yes. "BANG" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.

How many points is "BANG" worth?

In Scrabble, "BANG" is worth 7 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 21.

What does "BANG" mean?

A sudden percussive noise.

Does "BANG" have any anagrams?

No, "BANG" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.