variants
or less commonly head-bang
headbanged also head-banged; headbanging also head-banging; headbangs also head-bangs
: to dance with a rhythmic forceful bobbing of the head
… whether you're headbanging to heavy metal or absorbing indie anthems …—Lauren Codling
headbanging
noun
or less commonly head-banging
… a killer industrial metal soundtrack for adrenaline-fuelled headbanging.
—Pratik Navani
headbanging
adjective
or less commonly head-banging
In the live arena these acts have proved to offer more sonic and visual excitement than the most headbanging rock group.
—David Smyth
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“Headbang.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headbang. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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