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Meaning of slam in English

  1. Pronunciation

    /slæm/

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  1. Verb

    slam

    Etymology

    early 17th century: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare with Old Norse slam(b)ra

    Definitions

    1. close violently

    Examples

    • « He slammed the door shut »
  2. 2. strike violently

    Examples

    • « slam the ball »
  3. 3. dance the slam dance
  4. 4. throw violently

    Examples

    • « He slammed the book on the table »
  5. Noun

    slam

    Definitions

    1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
  6. 2. the noise made by the forcefaul impact of two objects
  7. 3. a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
  8. 4. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

    Examples

    • « his parting shot was 'drop dead' »
    • « she threw shafts of sarcasm »
    • « she takes a dig at me every chance she gets »

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