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
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
25 June 2025
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
