See bang around on Wiktionary
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"(intransitive) To make a lot of percussive noise while moving around."
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"(transitive) To spend time in a place; to linger."
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"(transitive) To beat up, often over time or repeatedly."
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"(intransitive) To make a lot of percussive noise while moving around."
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"(transitive) To spend time in a place; to linger."
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