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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : slam
Phonetic Transcription : slæm



Definition of slam

Origin :
  • 1670s, "a severe blow," probably from a Scandinavian source (cf. Norwegian slamre, Swedish slemma "to slam, bang") of imitative origin. Meaning "a violent closing of a door" is from 1817. Meaning "an insult, put-down" is from 1884. Slam-bang recorded by 1806 (also slap-bang, 1785). Slam-dunk is from 1976; early use often in reference to Julius Erving. Slam-dance is attested by 1987 (slam by itself in this sense is recorded from 1983).
  • noun loud noise from impact
  • noun harsh criticism
  • verb throw or push very hard
  • verb criticize very harshly
Example sentences :
  • A moment later the window above them was closed with a slam.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • The door between the sitting-room and dining-room closed with a slam.
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • The outside door closed with a slam; "Brother Obed" had fled.
  • Extract from : « The Depot Master » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Azuba entered the store in the way in which she did most things, with a flurry and a slam.
  • Extract from : « Cap'n Dan's Daughter » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Keziah started, as if the slam of the door had been an electric shock.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • She clutched the window-sash as if she wished to slam it closed again.
  • Extract from : « Death of a Spaceman » by Walter M. Miller
  • Did you not tell the boys to slam the door as hard as they could?
  • Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • Paul opened the door, stepped in, and shut it in an instant,—slam!
  • Extract from : « Winning His Way » by Charles Carleton Coffin
  • She was about to slam the door in my face, but I pushed my foot between it and the lintel.
  • Extract from : « A Master of Mysteries » by L. T. Meade
  • The old hard world had been shut out with the slam of the front door.
  • Extract from : « Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green » by Jerome K. Jerome

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