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bang–up
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
bang–up
(adjective)
bang–up
/
ˈ
bæŋˌʌp/
adjective
bang–up
/
ˈ
bæŋˌʌp/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of BANG–UP
always used before a noun
US, informal
:
very good or excellent
We had a
bang-up
[=
fine, first-rate
] time at the party.
She did
a bang-up job
on/with the presentation.
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