What does 'bada bing' mean?

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What does 'bada bing' mean?

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zbeckabee
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zbeckabee
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KosyLady is correct...here is the reference:

Don't forget "bada bing," which the OED classifies as an exclamation, also found in the form "bada bing bada boom." It's something that "will happen effortlessly and predictably," the definition explains; the origin is "probably imitating the sound of a drumroll."

http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20030821-114533-2844r.htm

Apr 28 2006, 7:33 AM

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KosyLady
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It's something that "will happen effortlessly and predictably

Apr 27 2006, 11:45 PM

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Pipistrello
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Pipistrello

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It's not a word or phrase. It's a sound. It's the sound of a wind up and a hit, usually to the face. It's sort of like Jackie Gleason's Ralph Kramden saying "Bang, ZOOM!" to his wife, Alice along with the hand motions.

Apr 27 2006, 11:47 PM

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yTHINKy
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yTHINKy

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It is equivalent to "there it is". Very much like what KosyLady said.

Emeril says "Bam" Tony says "Bada Bing".

It can be used as Pipistrello says. As an exclaimation to accentuate a conversation about slapping someone around.

Apr 28 2006, 1:25 AM

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My answer is based upon the Italian American community and the practical application by which the term is used . I do speak first handedly here.

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This is a great "lingo" dictionary

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=bada+bing

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