Pronunciation

/slæm/

Definitions

• Verb: (slammed) 1. To hit something with force, often causing a loud noise. “He slammed the door shut.” 2. To abruptly or forcefully express an opinion or emotion. “She slammed the idea down on the table.”
• Noun: 1. A sudden and forceful impact. “The car hit the wall with a loud slam.” 2. A loud noise made by slamming something. “The crowd erupted in cheers and slams.”
• Adjective: Characterized by force or violence. “A slam dunk in basketball.”

Phrases

• “Slam-dunk” (noun): A basketball play where a player forcefully scores by dunking the ball into the basket.
• “Slamming the brakes” (idiom): Rapidly applying the brakes, often to stop suddenly.
• “Slam poetry” (genre): A form of spoken word performance that combines poetry and storytelling with strong, expressive delivery.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “He slammed his fist on the table to emphasize his point.”
• Noun: “The car’s engine was filled with the sound of a deep engine slam.”
• Adjective: “Her argument was a slam against the current policy.”

Synonyms

• Thump
• Bang
• Smash
• Crash
• wallop
• Pow!