slam

Definition

  • noun: a heavy blow or impact
  • verb: to close (something) in a forceful way that makes a loud noise
  • verb: to strike or beat hard
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: grand slam, little slam, slaughter

Examples

  • Many people have 'slammed' the company 'for' not paying its workers decent wages.

  • The vote proved to be a 'slam dunk' for our side with a 24 to 5 win.

  • There's no doubt that he's guilty. The case is a 'slam dunk'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) JACKSON: One of the other shots you could do... ...could be running out of the door of Bag End. He should just slam the door behind him. Don't have him be too fussy, you know? He's really kind of racing-- And he's got the contract in his hand. Comes bounding out through the gate (..)
    2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey