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Banger - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Banger

Banger is a billiards slang term that is a part of Skill Level Terminology.

A slang term given to a recreational player. A banger is a player who is considered to be lacking in skills. Banger is a derogatory term assigned to a beginner billiard player who lacks skill. The banger does not make any attempt to control the cue ball nor does he or she give any meaningful thought to position. A banger is also a term used to reference a beginner player when he or she strikes the cue ball harder than necessary.

See: potter for more on the meaning of "Banger".

Banger - Usage

Look at Rob, he is such a banger the way he smashes the ball around the table.

Billiards - Banger

  • Title: Banger
  • Author: (Billiards Forum)
  • Published: 4/10/2006
  • Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:48:08 AM
  • Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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