Bang up

verb

To damage something badly by hitting or crashing into it.

He banged up his car when he hit the tree
Visual representation of "bang up" - To damage something badly by hitting or crashing into it

Often appears as...

  • bang up a car
  • bang up a bike

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

adjective

In perfect condition or absolutely satisfactory.

The event went bang up. Everyone enjoyed it
Visual representation of "bang up" - In perfect condition or absolutely satisfactory

Often appears as...

  • bang up performance
  • bang up job

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To put someone in prison.

The policeman decided to bang him up for the night
Visual representation of "bang up" - To put someone in prison

Often appears as...

  • bang up a criminal
  • bang up for the night

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

verb

To damage something badly by hitting or crashing into it.

He banged up his car when he hit the tree
Visual representation of "bang up" - To damage something badly by hitting or crashing into it

Often appears as...

  • bang up a car
  • bang up a bike

Usage tips

Colloquial, Idiomatic

adjective

In perfect condition or absolutely satisfactory.

The event went bang up. Everyone enjoyed it
Visual representation of "bang up" - In perfect condition or absolutely satisfactory

Often appears as...

  • bang up performance
  • bang up job

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb

To put someone in prison.

The policeman decided to bang him up for the night
Visual representation of "bang up" - To put someone in prison

Often appears as...

  • bang up a criminal
  • bang up for the night

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "bang up"
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Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, might not be appropriate in formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I can't believe you banged up the van again!
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Severity of Damage

Implies significant damage, more than just a scratch or dent.

Illustration for Severity of Damage
After the accident, his bike was completely banged up.
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Physical Impact

Often suggests a forceful or violent collision with an object.

Illustration for Physical Impact
He slipped on the ice and banged up his knee pretty bad.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, might not be appropriate in formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I can't believe you banged up the van again!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Severity of Damage

Implies significant damage, more than just a scratch or dent.

Illustration for Severity of Damage
After the accident, his bike was completely banged up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Impact

Often suggests a forceful or violent collision with an object.

Illustration for Physical Impact
He slipped on the ice and banged up his knee pretty bad.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Colloquial Usage

Used in casual conversation, might not be appropriate in formal writing.

Illustration for Colloquial Usage
I can't believe you banged up the van again!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Severity of Damage

Implies significant damage, more than just a scratch or dent.

Illustration for Severity of Damage
After the accident, his bike was completely banged up.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physical Impact

Often suggests a forceful or violent collision with an object.

Illustration for Physical Impact
He slipped on the ice and banged up his knee pretty bad.
Visual representation of the word "Bang up"

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