with a bang

prepositional phrase

Flamboyantly; in a noticeable and exciting manner.

“go off with a bang”

Similar
with a bumpwith a jolt

Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. figurativelyinformalFlamboyantly; in a noticeable and exciting manner.

    go off with a bang

  2. figurativelyinformalSuddenly serious or down-to-earth.

    Synonyms: with a bump, with a jolt

Synonyms & antonyms

prepositional phraseSuddenly serious or down-to-earth.

Similar
with a bumpwith a jolt
Cite this entry
APA

with a bang. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/with%20a%20bang

MLA

“with a bang.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/with%20a%20bang. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “with a bang,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/with%20a%20bang.

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