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bang off

B2 informal separable both
In simple words

To do or finish something very quickly, or for a gun or firework to go off with a loud bang.

Literal meaning: To fire or send something off with a bang — partially transparent.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To write or produce something very quickly and without much care.

"He banged off a quick email to the client before leaving for the airport."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral

For a gun, firework, or explosive to discharge or detonate suddenly and loudly.

"The starter pistol banged off and the runners leapt forward."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 informal

To shoot or fire repeated shots from a weapon.

"He banged off a few rounds before realising the target was out of range."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

In the sense of completing tasks, it implies speed over quality. In the physical sense, it describes things firing or exploding. 'Bang off' can also be used of emails or messages sent in rapid succession.

Commonly used with

email letter reply report shot firework

Forms

Base
bang off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bangs off
he/she/it
Past simple
banged off
yesterday
Past participle
banged off
have + pp
-ing form
banging off
continuous

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Synonyms

dash off fire off knock off rattle off churn out fire

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