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wallbang

noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An instance of wallbanging; in particular a kill obtained by wallbanging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • Barriers could not save them from a well-placed wallbang.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A position or constellation that allows wallbanging.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • Careful, that wall is a wallbang.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: wallbang spot

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To shoot at a character through a wall without having vision on them.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: video-games

Examples

  • Whilst running to the checkpoint, I was wallbanged.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compound of wall + bang.