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



RESET




Word of the Day

21 February 2025

RESTORATION

(noun) some artifact that has been restored or reconstructed; “the restoration looked exactly like the original”


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.

coffee icon