banger

• Nom ayant deux sens principaux : une saucisse de porc, ou une pétard constitué d'une petite charge explosive et d'une mèche dans un solide emballage en papier.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a pork sausage, or a firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing.

1. B1informalbritishculinary

   A type of pork sausage, commonly eaten in the UK, often served with mashed potatoes.

   Saucisse (type britannique)

   • We had bangers and mash for dinner last night.
   • The pub serves traditional bangers with onion gravy.
   • He grilled a few bangers for the barbecue.

   Synonymeslinksausagesnag

2. B1informalbritish

   A small firework that makes a loud bang when it explodes.

   Pétard (feu d'artifice)

   • The kids were setting off bangers in the garden.
   • A banger exploded loudly, startling everyone.
   • They bought a box of bangers for Bonfire Night.

   Synonymescrackerfirecrackersquib