boom

Definition

  • verb: to make a deep and loud sound
  • verb: to make a deep hollow sound
  • often used as an interjection to indicate that something has happened suddenly
  • synonyms: booming, advanced, hum

Examples

  • a television program that is popular among 'baby boomers' [=people who were born during the baby boom after World War II]

  • Last year we almost had to close the store, but now business is 'booming'.

  • The dance club was empty and then—'boom'!—a hundred people were there.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - I don't react well to these situations. My grandmother died two months early from how I reacted in the hospital. She was getting better. Then I paid her a visit. She saw my face, boom. That was the end of her. - We're going in. - Wait, please... - Come on, George. George, stop. (..)
    1992 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Bubble Boy Season: 4 Episode 7