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."
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bang off
B2 informal separable transitive/intransitive
To produce or complete something very quickly, often without much care; or for something to detonate or fire with a bang.
In plain English
To do or finish something very quickly, or for a gun or firework to go off with a loud bang.
What does "bang off" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
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."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To fire or send something off with a bang — partially transparent.
Actually means
To do or finish something very quickly, or for a gun or firework to go off with a loud bang.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "bang off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
email letter reply report shot firework
How to conjugate "bang off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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