Meaning & Definition of word "Slam"
Slam
/slæm/
noun:
- 1. A forceful hit or strike.
- Example: The slam of the door echoed through the hallway.
- 2. A harsh criticism.
- Example: The novel received a slam from the critics for its weak plot.
verb:
- 1. To shut (a door, window, etc.) forcefully and loudly.
- Example: She slammed the door in anger after the argument.
- 2. To strike or hit something forcefully.
- Example: The basketball player slammed the ball into the hoop.
- 3. To criticize someone or something harshly.
- Example: The journalist slammed the new policy in her latest article.
- 4. To put something down with great force.
- Example: He slammed the book on the table, drawing everyone's attention.
Etymology
●Origin unknown, possibly imitative of the sound of slamming.
Common Phrases and Expressions
slam dunk:
A term used in basketball to describe a shot made by jumping and scoring close to the basket.
slam on brakes:
To stop a vehicle suddenly and forcefully.
slam to a halt:
To stop suddenly.
Related Words
bang:
A loud, sudden noise.
thud:
A sound made by a heavy object hitting a surface.
crash:
A loud noise caused by the collision of two objects.
Slang Meanings of slam
Meaning: To criticize someone or something strongly.
● Example Sentence: He really slammed that movie review.
Meaning: To party or have a good time.
● Example Sentence: We are going to slam it at the concert tonight.