Bang on — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb

Meaning & Definition of Bang on

Bang on (adjective)

  1. exactly correct or appropriate

Bang on (verb)

  1. to talk repeatedly or continuously about something —usually used with about

Bang on (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard

    "a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End"

    similar: accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, on target, on the money
    related: legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent
    opposite: false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong
    near: defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bang on

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bang on:

accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right, so, spot-on, true, veracious, on target, on the money

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bang on

Words with the opposite meaning of Bang on:

false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue, wrong

Related Words for Bang on

legitimate, logical, sound, valid, errorless, faultless, flawless, impeccable, inerrant, infallible, letter-perfect, perfect, rigorous, strict, stringent

Near Antonyms of Bang on

defective, faulty, flawed, imperfect

Word Forms of Bang on

Inflections: banged on, banging on, bangs on

Origin & Etymology of Bang on

First known use: 1943

Words & Phrases Containing Bang on

bang on about

Frequently Asked Questions about Bang on

What does "Bang on" mean?

"Bang on" means exactly correct or appropriate. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: exactly correct or appropriate.

What is another word for "Bang on"?

Other words for "Bang on" include accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise and proper. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bang on" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bang on"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bang on". Common alternatives include accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good, on-target, precise, proper, right and so.

What is the opposite of "Bang on"?

Antonyms of "Bang on" include false, improper, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, off, untrue and wrong. Near antonyms include defective, faulty, flawed and imperfect.

How do you use "Bang on" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bang on" in a sentence: "a London theatre critic who can generally be relied upon for his bang on assessments of new plays in the West End".

Is "Bang on" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bang on" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Bang on"?

First known use: 1943.

What is another word for "Bang on" meaning "being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard"?

When "Bang on" (adjective) means being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard, synonyms include accurate, correct, dead-on, exact, good and on-target. Opposites in this sense include false, improper, inaccurate and incorrect.