Meaning & Definition of Slam in English
English⟶
Slam
/slæm/
noun
1. Winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
synonym:
- slam,
- sweep
2. The noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
synonym:
- slam
3. A forceful impact that makes a loud noise
synonym:
- slam
4. An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
- "His parting shot was `drop dead'"
- "She threw shafts of sarcasm"
- "She takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
synonym:
- shot,
- shaft,
- slam,
- dig,
- barb,
- jibe,
- gibe
verb
1. Close violently
- "He slammed the door shut"
synonym:
- slam,
- bang
2. Strike violently
- "Slam the ball"
synonym:
- slam,
- bang
3. Dance the slam dance
synonym:
- slam dance,
- slam,
- mosh,
- thrash
4. Throw violently
- "He slammed the book on the table"
synonym:
- slam,
- flap down