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

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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