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British slang
An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing
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Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Region
UK
Formality
Informal.
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banger means An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing. It is best read as british slang associated with UK.
"banger" means An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing. In UK, the nuance may be more specific.
Usually positive or approving in casual contexts.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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An old, dilapidated car; a beater (similar to UK "banger")
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Car; vehicle (general term).
SUV or 4x4 vehicle (from the brand "Jeep," but used generically)
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