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Added 9 October 2026

banger

/ˈbæŋ.ə/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about banger at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

(British informal) pork sausage.
Firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing.

Origin

From bang + -er. The sausages were so called because of their excess water content and impervious skin, leading to the risk of explosion if not punctured before cooking.

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