headbang

English

verb
Definitions
  • To engage in headbanging, the vigorous movement of the head in time to music

Etymology

Compound from English head (-hood, noun, hood, foremost, or leading part, topmost, suffix indicating a fan enthusiast) + English bang (forelock).

Origin

English

bang

Gloss

forelock

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