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pow

/paʊ/
interjection
  1. Used to represent the sound of a sudden hit, explosion, or gunshot.
    • He described the accident: 'I heard a pow, and then the tire blew out.'
    • The firework went off with a big pow that startled everyone.
    • In the comic book, the hero punched the villain with a loud 'Pow!'
noun
  1. A sudden, forceful hit or explosive sound.
    • There was a loud pow as the balloon burst.
    • The boxer landed a pow on his opponent's jaw.
    • The action movie was full of pows and bangs.
Synonyms
bangwhack