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Definition

To do (something) quickly, in a slipshod, or unprofessional manner, especially performing or composing music or a piece of writing.

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In Context

  • "I've got this paper due tomorrow, but I think I can bang it out in one night."
  • "The band were banging out a vaguely recognisable version of the Star Spangled Banner."
  • "They bang out bubblegum punk that couldn't be more reductive if Joey Ramone himself were hovering over their shoulders with his Gabba Gabba Hey! sign."
  • "Punters put up with all this for the thrill of seeing someone perform live – not for a ghoulish sanitised projection, soullessly banging out the hits."