[= hair cut ‘bang’ off; cf. BANG-TAIL.] The front hair cut square across the forehead. (Orig. in U.S.) Hence Banged ppl. a.
1880. Howells, Undisc. Country, viii. 113. His hair cut in front like a young lady’s bang.
1880. Even. Stand., 3 April, 4/4. The present style of banged girl.
