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 »