bang-bang
Two shots fired
Bang-bang describes rapid successive action, especially gunfire or explosive sounds.
In sports, a bang-bang play happens so fast that outcomes are nearly simultaneous: It was a bang-bang play at first base.
The term suggests split-second timing where distinguishing sequence becomes difficult.
Also used as a noun for action movies heavy on shooting: just another bang-bang flick.
Armed confrontation or tiebreaker
- gunfireDischarge of weapons
- shotsSmall poured drinks
- bulletFired metal projectile
- pistolCompact one-handed firearm
revolver · rifle · shotgun · ammunition · trigger · caliber · silencer · firearm
Disaster narrowly averted
- photo finishRace decided by camera
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- controversialCausing public dispute
- replayRepeated broadcast segment
judgment call · split decision · too close · neck and neck · dead heat
Domestic fowl for eating
- shrimpSmall edible crustacean
- sauceLiquid food accompaniment
- SichuanSouthwestern Chinese province
- spicyHaving strong heat
chili oil · numbing · peanut · sesame · cold dish · appetizer · Chinese · Szechuan
Children's game of chase
- finger gunsHand gesture mimicking pistols
- pretendAct as though
- childhoodLife's earliest phase
- gamesOrganized competitive activities
pointing · sound effect · imagination · playacting · cowboys
shootout
Armed confrontation or tiebreaker
pistol · revolver · rifle · shotgun · ammunition · trigger · caliber · silencer · firearm · magazine
close call
Disaster narrowly averted
- photo finishRace decided by camera
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- controversialCausing public dispute
replay · judgment call · split decision · too close · neck and neck · dead heat
chicken
Domestic fowl for eating
spicy · chili oil · numbing · peanut · sesame · cold dish · appetizer · Chinese · Szechuan
cops and robbers
Children's game of chase
- finger gunsHand gesture mimicking pistols
- pretendAct as though
- childhoodLife's earliest phase
games · pointing · sound effect · imagination · playacting · cowboys
bang-bangsingle shot
Sole attempt permitted
one shot · pop · silence · ceasefire · semi-automatic
bang-bangslow-paced
Lacking speed or urgency
leisurely · deliberate · methodical · plodding · measured
bang-bangclear-cut
Plainly evident, unmistakable
no-brainer · decisive · unambiguous · clear as day · slam dunk