What does "bam" mean?

bam

/bæm/

interjection

Used to represent a sudden loud noise or impact.
- He hit the table with his fist — bam! — and everyone jumped.
- Bam! The fireworks exploded right above us.
- Bam! The door slammed shut in the wind.
Used to emphasize something happening suddenly or dramatically.
- We saved up for years, and then bam, we bought our first house.
- I was just walking along, and bam, I remembered I had a test today.
- She finished her homework, and bam, she was free for the weekend.

Synonyms

verb

To hit or strike with a loud noise.
- He bammed his fist on the table to get attention.
- She bammed the door shut behind her.
- The toddler bammed the pots together with glee.

noun

A sudden loud noise, like a hit or explosion.
- We heard a loud bam coming from the kitchen.
- There was a sudden bam as the car hit the wall.
- The bam of the firecracker startled the dog.

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