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whizzbang
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Princeton's WordNet
whizbang, whizzbang, whizbang shellnoun
a small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits
whizbang, whizzbangnoun
a firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion
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whizzbang
A whizzbang is a term used to describe something spectacular, impressive, exciting, or state-of-the-art, often referring to an advanced or highly effective device, gadget, or system. Originally, it was a slang used during World War I to describe a small, high-speed artillery shell, known for the distinctive "whizzing" sound it made followed by a "bang" upon impact.
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Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of whizzbang in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of whizzbang in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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