Noun | Food / Music / Vehicle
Encyclopedia of British Slang
BANGER
Noun | Neutral to Positive | Food / Music / Vehicle
BANGER Pronunciation: /’b?-?/ Part of Speech: Noun Severity Level: Neutral to Positive Category: Food / Music / Vehicle
Definitions
Sausage (as in bangers and mash)
An old car
A very good song
Usage
Food:
Proper bangers.
Car:
He drives a banger.
Music:
That tracks a banger.
Cultural Insight
Versatility defines the term.
Context clarifies meaning.
Assessment
High utility word. Tone-dependent.
