Banger

Definition:

Used to describe something exceptionally good, originally referring to high-energy music but now broadly describing anything impressive or entertaining

Context:

The term "banger" emerged from British slang and the 1970s heavy metal scene, where "headbanging" became associated with energetic music that made people want to "bang" their heads or move intensely. The term gained significant mainstream traction in the 2010s through hip-hop culture & social media.

While its primary association still remains with music, Gen-Z has notably expanded its use with a touch of ironic hyperbole, applying it to everything from mundane daily experiences ("this sandwich is a banger") to social media content ("absolute banger of a tweet"). It often appears with intensifiers like "certified" or "absolute."

Example:

Zach: *every time I send this newsletter*

Gabe: “A banger email this week!”

^{(the only validation I need to keep me
going 🙏)}