bang around
The phrase 'bang around' is commonly used in informal contexts to describe noisy or rough activities.
Definition
B2General
(intransitive)To create a lot of noise while moving or handling objects.
Example
- She was banging around in the kitchen early in the morning.
B2General
(transitive)To spend time in a place without a specific purpose.
Example
- They banged around the mall for hours without buying anything.
C1Violence
(transitive)To physically harm someone repeatedly.
Example
- He's been banging her around for years, and she finally decided to leave.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bang around":
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