bang around
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To move around noisily and hit things, or to knock something hard several times.
Literal meaning: To hit things while moving around — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To move through a space noisily, hitting or bumping into things.
"My roommate was banging around the apartment at midnight while I was trying to sleep."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 informal
To knock or hit something repeatedly and forcefully.
"He was banging around in the engine bay for an hour before he found the fault."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The American English counterpart to the British 'bang about.' Can also describe repeatedly hitting or knocking on something. Casual register.
Commonly used with
house kitchen room apartment noise early morning
Forms
Base
bang around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bangs around
he/she/it
Past simple
banged around
yesterday
Past participle
banged around
have + pp
-ing form
banging around
continuous
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