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

  • (..) -Besides, there isn't going to be any war. -Not gonna be any war? Why, honey, of course there's going to be a war! If either of you says "war" just once again, I'll go in the house and slam the door. -But, Scarlett, honey-- -Don't you want us to have a war? Well... ...but remember... (..)
    1939 Gone with the Wind