HyperDic: whizzbang

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

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