HyperDic: whizbang

English > 2 senses of the word whizbang:
NOUNartifactwhizbang, whizzbang, whizbang shella small high-velocity shell
artifactwhizbang, whizzbanga firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing / whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion
English > whizbang: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing / whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits.
Synonymswhizzbang, whizbang shell
Broadershellammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile
English > whizbang: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing / whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion.
Synonymwhizzbang
Broaderfirecracker, cracker, bangerfirework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing

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