CEFR B1

bang snap

noun phrase

Meaning

A sudden, sharp noise, often associated with fireworks or small, explosive sounds, that is both loud and quick.

Examples

The firecracker made a loud bang snap as it exploded.
We heard a sudden bang snap from the kitchen, but it turned out to be just a dropped pot.

Synonyms: pop, crack, explosion, detonation

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bang snap (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /bæŋ snæp/

Definition

A sudden, sharp noise, often associated with fireworks or small, explosive sounds, that is both loud and quick.

Examples

The firecracker made a loud bang snap as it exploded.
We heard a sudden bang snap from the kitchen, but it turned out to be just a dropped pot.
The fireworks display concluded with a final, impressive bang snap.

How to Use bang snap

a bang snap (collocation): used with an article to refer to a specific instance of the sound — "We heard a bang snap in the distance."
make a bang snap (collocation): to produce the sound of a bang snap — "The firework made a loud bang snap."

Synonyms of bang snap

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