Bang about
verb
To move around noisily or clumsily.
The cat was banging about in the kitchen, knocking over several pans.
Often appears as...
- bang about in the house
- banging about upstairs
verb
To treat roughly or carelessly.
He was banging about his new toy instead of taking care of it.
Often appears as...
- bang about a toy
- banging about the furniture
verb
To move around noisily or clumsily.
The cat was banging about in the kitchen, knocking over several pans.
Often appears as...
- bang about in the house
- banging about upstairs
verb
To treat roughly or carelessly.
He was banging about his new toy instead of taking care of it.
Often appears as...
- bang about a toy
- banging about the furniture
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Used when someone or something makes a lot of noise moving. It may imply a lack of care or grace.
The movers were banging about upstairs all morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Suggests Annoyance
Often describes noise that is disruptive or irritating to others.
Stop banging about in the garage, I'm trying to work!
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity of Sound
Implies louder, more jarring sounds, not just gentle bumping or light movement.
She could hear her neighbor banging about with the drums all night.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Used when someone or something makes a lot of noise moving. It may imply a lack of care or grace.
The movers were banging about upstairs all morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Suggests Annoyance
Often describes noise that is disruptive or irritating to others.
Stop banging about in the garage, I'm trying to work!
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity of Sound
Implies louder, more jarring sounds, not just gentle bumping or light movement.
She could hear her neighbor banging about with the drums all night.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Matters
Used when someone or something makes a lot of noise moving. It may imply a lack of care or grace.
The movers were banging about upstairs all morning.
Pro Tip 2/3Suggests Annoyance
Often describes noise that is disruptive or irritating to others.
Stop banging about in the garage, I'm trying to work!
Pro Tip 3/3Intensity of Sound
Implies louder, more jarring sounds, not just gentle bumping or light movement.
She could hear her neighbor banging about with the drums all night.
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