bang up
1 of 1verb/ˈbæŋ ˈʌp/
Forms:bangs up,banging up,banged up,banged up
1
to cause harm to someone or something in a violent manner
- The storm's strong winds and hailstorm really banged up the cars parked outside.
- The children were scolded after they accidentally banged up the neighbor's fence while playing.
- The delivery company apologized for accidentally banging up the package during transit, promising a replacement.
- Despite the protective gear, the football player got banged up during the intense match.
- After the car crash, the driver was banged up but thankfully not seriously injured.
2
to put someone in jail
- The authorities decided to bang up the suspect until the investigation was complete.
- The court's verdict was to bang up the criminal for a term of five years.
- Law enforcement finally managed to gather enough evidence to bang up the notorious gang leader.
- The judge had no choice but to bang up the convicted felon, considering the severity of the crime.
- The police officer decided to bang up the individual caught stealing from the store.
3
to make someone pregnant
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