Banger
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A British informal term for a pork sausage, or something that makes a loud banging noise.
“He ordered bangers and mash at the pub for his Sunday lunch.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈbæŋ(ɡ)ə(r)/
Syllables
bang·er
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Ends in ER, the ANGE cluster also appears in danger and manger, which can guide pattern matching
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Worth 9 points, a handy word for offloading the G tile, with the common ER ending offering hook opportunities
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