bam

/bæm/

Definitions

1. noun

a loud, sharp noise; a sudden loud sound

“The firework made a loud bam in the sky.”

2. verb

to make a loud, sharp noise; to hit or strike something with force

“She bammed the door shut to keep the cold air out.”

3. interjection

an expression of surprise or excitement

“Bam! The surprise party was a huge success.”

Synonyms

  • bang
  • crash
  • thud

Antonyms

  • quiet
  • silence