Definitions

1. verb

to shut or close something with force, typically a door or window

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

2. verb

to criticize or condemn someone or something harshly, especially in a public or formal manner

“The journalist slammed the government for its handling of the crisis.”

3. noun

a sudden, forceful impact or blow

“The slam of the wave against the shore was loud.”

4. noun

a style of jazz music characterized by strong rhythms and improvisation

“The band’s slam jazz performance was well-received by the audience.”

5. noun

a sudden, severe criticism or attack

“The politician received a slam from the opposition party over his recent comments.”

6. noun

a type of intense competition or battle, especially in sports or gaming

“The slam in the basketball tournament was intense, with both teams fighting for the win.”

7. noun

a type of poetry or spoken word performance

“The slam poetry performance was a highlight of the literary festival.”