give (one) a bang

give (one) a bang

To cause one to feel enjoyment or excitement. Even as an adult, building sandcastles at the beach still gives me a bang. Doing wheelies on her motorcycle in front of an audience really gives her a bang.See also: bang, give

give someone a bang

 and give someone a charge; give someone a kickFig. Inf. to give someone a bit of excitement. John always gives me a bang. The whole afternoon, with all its silliness, gave me a charge anyway.See also: bang, give