Whizbang (Noun)
Meaning 1
A firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The whizbang exploded in the air, startling the entire neighborhood with its deafening sound.
- A whizbang shot out of the pack of fireworks and burst into a thousand sparks just above the trees.
- As the whizbang soared into the sky, everyone around craned their necks to watch the impending explosion.
- The whizbang firecracker was the grand finale of the show and lived up to its name with a whizzing sound followed by a thunderous boom.
- When the whizbang went off, it was so loud that it shook the windows of the houses nearby.
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Meaning 2
A small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.