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By Matthew Sherman, About.com

Definition: Bangers is one of a number of derogatory terms better pool players use to remark on their neophyte colleagues. A new player can only "bang the balls around" rather than find the pocket consistently.
Pronunciation: Pronounced "bang-ers"
Examples:
"Those bangers couldn't find the bottom of the pocket with a fishing reel and line," exclaimed "Fast Frankie" to "Tommy Two Pockets".

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