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

  • (..) No! - Operator. - I need an exit, fast. There was an accident. Goddamn car accident. All of a sudden, boom. Somebody up there still likes me. I got you. Just get me out of here fast. Nearest exit, Franklin and Erie. An old TV repair shop. (..)
    1999 The Matrix