noun
General Slang
banger
BANG-ur · noun · slang
A powerful, long-distance goal.
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Fan slang for a really good goal, usually a hard-hit strike from range that leaves the boot like a gun going off.
“Top bins from 25 yards — what a banger!”
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banger In A Sentence
Top bins from 25 yards — what a banger!
Origin & Usage
British slang, from 'bang' for a loud, forceful strike; also 'belter'.
Variants
belter
People Also Ask
What does banger mean in football?
A banger is fan slang for a really good goal, usually a hard-hit strike from distance that leaves the boot like a gun going off.
Where does the football term banger come from?
It comes from British slang, from 'bang' for a loud, forceful strike; 'belter' is used the same way.
Does banger mean the same thing in music?
The football and music uses are separate but share the vibe: in music a 'banger' is a great, hard-hitting track, just as a football banger is a great, hard-hit goal.
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