Whizzbang (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The kids lit up a whizzbang firecracker in the backyard, making the whole neighborhood jump.
- The whizzbang exploded with a deafening boom, causing the family dog to run for cover.
- As the clock struck midnight, a whizzbang shot into the air, lighting up the night sky with a burst of colorful sparks.
- The Fourth of July celebration wasn't complete without a few whizzbangs to scare the kids and thrill the adults.
- After a few pops and fizzes, the whizzbang finally reached its climax, erupting in a blast of sound and light.