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bang a uey

BANG uh YOO-ee · phrase · slang

Make a U-turn (Boston)

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To make a U-turn while driving. 'Uey' = U-turn.

“Missed the exit — just bang a uey up here.”
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bang a uey In A Sentence

Missed the exit — just bang a uey up here.

Origin & Usage

Boston/New England driving slang; 'bang' (execute abruptly) + 'uey' (U-turn).

People Also Ask

What does 'bang a uey' mean?

It means to make a U-turn while driving — 'uey' is slang for a U-turn.

Where is 'bang a uey' used?

It's Boston/New England driving slang, combining 'bang' (to do something abruptly) with 'uey' (U-turn).

Is 'bang a uey' the same as 'hang a uey'?

Yes — 'hang a uey' is a common variant; both mean to pull a U-turn.

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