whizbang en · NOUN
Etymology
From whiz + bang.
Meanings
- (dated) A type of firework that made a whiz before exploding.
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(dated) A small artillery shell.
World War I: Trench Songs, Oxford University Hush, here comes a Whizzbang
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(broadly, figuratively) 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.
c. 1967, Evening Standard:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| whizbangs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |