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

  • (..) Standing there in my pajamas and l'm talking to myself. l said, ''Get these, go down and cook breakfast, but it's in the morning,'' and l slam the pans down. Blam! On the stove. And l slam 'em down and go to the refrigerator and l look around and l get to the damn bacon, and the sausage! (..)
    1983 Bill Cosby: Himself