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banger racing

banger racing noun: the act of participating in a banger race ("a motorsport event in which cars race around a track while trying to damage one another").

Noun

banger racing (uncountable)

  1. (UK) The act of participating in a banger race ("a motorsport event in which cars race around a track while trying to damage one another").
    • Even when he excelled at his favourite hobby of banger racing he attracted little attention and earned the reputation of being shy and introverted.2001 December 12, Staff and agencies, “A loner with a deadly secret”, Child protection, in The Guardian
    • Our daughter's problem has taken its toll on our relationship, but Tony has been understanding throughout. I would like to treat Tony to a day at banger racing followed by a slap-up meal of steak and chips.2002 February 11, Richard Mann, quotee, “Your Valentine pleas”, in The Guardian

Examples of banger racing in a sentence

  • Banger racing, for the uninitiated, is exactly like formula one.2002 November 14, Steven Wells, “Crash, bang, wallop, what a sport”, in The Guardian:
  • "I used to go banger racing and smash up cars..."2002 December 28, Martin Gurdon, “Now for something different...”, in The Daily Telegraph:
  • Suitable pastimes for those who can't: banger racing; bull-fighting; playing central midfield for Birmingham City.2004 December 4, Simon Arron, “Goodwill to all motorists...”, in The Daily Telegraph:
  • Chelsea have all the appeal of a lottery-winning slob who pulls out a huge wad of cash, buys the best house in the area, and then stages banger racing in the back garden.2005 June 6, John Rawling, “Premier League needs an Asbo to control Chelsea”, in The Guardian:

Questions about banger racing

What does banger racing mean?
Banger racing means the act of participating in a banger race ("a motorsport event in which cars race around a track while trying to damage one another").
How do you use banger racing in a sentence?
Banger racing, for the uninitiated, is exactly like formula one.
What part of speech is banger racing?
Banger racing is a noun.

Words near banger racing in the dictionary

  1. Bangel
  2. Bangemann wave
  3. banger
  4. banger race
  5. banger races
  6. banger racing
  7. Bangerang
  8. bangers
  9. bangers and mash
  10. Bangert
  11. Bangerter

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