bam
108
8.4
- noun
- /bæm/
- Informal
:
estruendo
- The fireworks went off with a loud bam that startled everyone nearby.
Examples
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When the door slammed shut, it made a sudden bam that echoed through the hall.
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The impact of the basketball hitting the ground created a loud bam as it bounced back up.
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Then this is going to be a very long night for you - BAM!!!
Fiction book (1995) -
My buddy in New York gave me some tape, and bam, new driver shaft.
Blog text (16) -
A little tap with a hammer and bam, it pushed the washer down and it's in.
Blog text (18) -
For ten years, everything was wonderful, and then, wham-bam, thank you ma'am, he up and left.
Fiction book (1997) -
The slightest giggle from that woman, the least baby smile, and bam money in your pocket.
Fiction book (2000)
Synonyms
237
1.3
A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact
195
2.1
A long deep loud noise like thunder or a cannon
81
2.2
A heavy, dull sound made when something hits or falls
78
5.8
A sudden loud noise like the bang of a gun
49
3.0
A heavy dull sound something makes when it hits a surface
27
2.7
A sudden very loud noise that hurts your ears
19
7.3
A sudden loud sound from a hit, explosion, or when something bursts
15
3.6
A sudden loud sound when one thing hits another
14
7.5
A loud bang from an explosion or a heavy hit
10
1.2
A sudden very loud noise often from an explosion or crash
8
1.0
A sudden loud noise like thunder or an explosion
8
4.5
A loud, explosive sound made when something like a plane goes faster than sound
7
7.6
A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks
2
8.9
A sudden loud noise like a gunshot or explosion
2
3.4
A loud sudden noise like an explosion
1
9.9
A sudden loud hit that startles people
1
4.1
A sudden loud burst of noise such as applause
A quick, sharp hit that makes a short sound
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Etymology
The word bam is an imitative word that copies a sudden, very loud hit, like bang or boom. Think of a door slamming or a firework exploding, and that sharp 'bam' sound shows why we use bam for sudden loud noises.