Meanings
alternative bang that was promised
- humorousASoIaF/GOT fandom slangThe first time Jaime Lannister and Brienne of Tarth have sex.
Like.... we get it, Jaime! We feel your pain! And maybe it's taken 84 years but Bang That Was Promised is surely coming.
2018 March 8, brieoftarts, Reddit2 more examples
It’s crazy to think that the episode that included The Bang That Was Promised turned out to be the worst episode of the entire series, but here we are.
2019 June 18, Steelym23, RedditAs a good fic goes, it eventually turns into a kiss, then Jaime basically pulls Brienne through the hallways of Winterfell to her chambers. Brienne even states he has no idea where her rooms are, so then she has to lead him. All this lovely banter leads to the Bang That Was Promised and all other kinds of lovey things.
2023 December 13, Proper_Collection525, Reddit
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
Coined with reference to the "prince that was promised" prophecy within A Song of Ice and Fire lore.
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