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

  • (..) And multiply it by... SIX! In the mean time I want you to carry on, Normal people do. Let's just have fun with this, come on. And I will get back to you. Now slam the door, really hard. They can... they can still see you. - Now? - Yeah, you're still there. - Oh, - Let's get going. (..)
    2010 Megamind