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banger

ban·ger

UK/ˈbæŋ.ɚ/ US/ˈbæŋ.ə/ uncommon slang uk us

noun

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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.

Phrases

  • banger race
  • banger racing
  • bear banger
  • Bible banger
  • old banger
  • wrist banger

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