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

  • (..) It went to . Bottom of the th, in stepped Carlton Fisk, old Pudge. Steps up to the plate. - You know, he's got that weird stance. - Yeah, yeah. And then, boom! He clocks it, you know. High! Fly ball down the left field line! people on their feet yellin' at the ball. (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting
  • (..) It's just something like when you get in there and, the music like owns you. It's like that house music. It's like... - You know, you start dancin'. It's just... - Boom, boom, boom. Yes. - Yes. - Yeah. Do you find it hard to hide the fact that you're gay? What are you... What are you... (..)
    1997 Good Will Hunting