kaboom
- interjection
- /kəˈbuːm/
- Informal
:
boom
- And all of a sudden, kaboom, the whole thing came crashing down.
The no middle step, you turn it to sport mode and kaboom.
- The no middle step, you turn it to sport mode and kaboom.
- Yeah, like if that as a faulty wire kaboom.
Examples
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It's like sometimes she and I will be strolling through the park laughing, getting along perfect, and then, kaboom, you know?
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And then kaboom, I'm going to jump in the snow.
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The fireworks went off with a loud kaboom that startled everyone nearby.
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Just as he opened the door, there was a kaboom from the fireworks outside.
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The car backfired, producing a sudden kaboom that echoed down the street.
Synonyms
37
8.6
A word that copies the sound of a loud hit, gunshot, or explosion
15
9.8
A short word used to show a sudden loud impact in comics
7
7.6
A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks
5
9.9
A sudden loud rushing sound made by something moving very fast
1
9.9
A sudden loud hit that startles people
1
9.9
A word you say to show a short, funny hit sound
A short word used to show a soft popping sound
An exclamation that sounds like a small pop to show something funny
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Etymology
Kaboom copies the loud sound of an explosion. It adds a sharp 'ka' before the familiar boom ('a loud sound'), so people say kaboom as a sudden shout to show a dramatic crash or blast.