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KK Pronunciation

〔 slæm 〕

Pronunciation

〔 slæm 〕


Overview of noun slam

The noun slam has 4 senses


  • slam, sweep -- (winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge)

  • slam -- (the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects)

  • slam -- (a forceful impact that makes a loud noise)

  • shot, shaft, slam, dig, barb, jibe, gibe -- (an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets")


Overview of verb slam

The verb slam has 4 senses


  • slam, bang -- (close violently; "He slammed the door shut")

  • slam, bang -- (strike violently; "slam the ball")

  • slam dance, slam, mosh, thrash -- (dance the slam dance)

  • slam, flap down -- (throw violently; "He slammed the book on the table")