WHIZBANG

whizbang, whizzbang

(noun) a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion

whizbang, whizzbang, whizbang shell

(noun) a small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

whizbang (plural whizbangs)

(dated) A type of firework that made a whiz before exploding

(dated) A small artillery shell

(by extension) Someone or something that holds an explosive amount of success, skill or effectiveness.

She [Agatha Christie] has produced a whizzbang surprise which I am unable even to hint at without spoilsporting.

Source: Wiktionary



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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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