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bang out

verb · adjective

Simple meaning

To do quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional way.

Pronunciation

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bangowt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈbæˈŋaʊt

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.

Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. transitiveidiomatic

    To do (something) quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner, especially performing or composing music or a piece of writing.

  2. intransitiveaviationslang

    To eject.

  3. transitiveBritishprinting

    To celebrate (a fellow printing or newspaper industry worker) to mark their completion of an apprenticeship or their retirement by (formerly) hitting metal furniture in the printing room or (more recently) hitting one's desk in the newsroom.

  4. transitive

    To beat up (someone).

adjective

  1. ukslang

    Completely unacceptable.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To do (something) quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner, especially performing or composing music or a piece of writing.

Used this way, bang out is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Music/performance
  • Arts writing

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