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kaboom

kaboom

9 8.3
A loud sudden sound people say to show an explosion
  • 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.

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Examples

  • It's like sometimes she and I will be strolling through the park laughing, getting along perfect, and then, kaboom, you know?

    The Skeleton Twins (2014)

  • And then kaboom, I'm going to jump in the snow.

  • The fireworks went off with a loud kaboom that startled everyone nearby.

  • Just as he opened the door, there was a kaboom from the fireworks outside.

  • The car backfired, producing a sudden kaboom that echoed down the street.

Synonyms

boom-boom
vskaboom
  • Informal
50 7.6

A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks

is more about a sudden dramatic explosion or crash than deep repeated booms
pow
vskaboom
  • Informal
19 8.6

A word that copies the sound of a loud hit, gunshot, or explosion

uses a bigger, more booming explosion or crash for dramatic effect
blam
vskaboom
  • Informal
8 9.8

A short word used to show a sudden loud impact in comics

focuses on a dramatic booming explosion or crash rather than general impact
bloop
vskaboom
  • Informal
4 9.4

An exclamation that sounds like a small pop to show something funny

refers to a loud dramatic explosion or crash rather than a light pop
voom
vskaboom
3 9.9

A sudden loud rushing sound made by something moving very fast

describes a sudden loud explosion or crash rather than fast movement noise
boink
vskaboom
  • Informal
1 9.9

A word you say to show a short, funny hit sound

points to a loud serious explosion or crash rather than playful bounce
whammo
vskaboom
  • Informal
1 9.9

A sudden loud hit that startles people

leans more toward a dramatic booming explosion or crash than pure force
phut
vskaboom
1 9.9

A short word used to show a soft popping sound

means a louder dramatic explosion or crash rather than a small soft sound

How Loud

kaboom
  • Informal
9 8.3
blast
60 2.7
to boom
20 3.4
bang
390 1.3
pop
1 3.1

Surface Forms

kaboom main

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.