banger

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It's not that four-banger is particularly fuel thirsty, but rather we fail to see why such a powerful engine is needed, unless it's the only way to provide quick enough charging.

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  1. noun Chiefly British A sausage.
  2. noun Chiefly British A noisy old car.
  3. noun Chiefly British A firework that explodes with a sudden loud noise.

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  • The banger was a very short but powerful looking Arab man in his 40s. —  LeoA
  • But at this point, the four-banger is letting you know the engine room is at full throttle. —  Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry
  • Though if you're a glass-banger (hey, I didn't mean it like that) feel free to comment, I'd love to know the rationale. —  MVN
  • According to one Chicago area auto-banger, "Leaving the motor running increases suction and heat and gets you off like nothing else-not even a twelve-year-old." —  Default Site Weblog
  • The tall, blonde Danish head-banger was overly stretched on his bike frame, which pushed up his back and shoulders and increased his drag. —  VeloNews | The Journal of Competitive Cycling
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