Slam: meaning, definitions and examples

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slam

 

[ slæm ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

loud noise

A loud noise made by the forceful impact of two objects colliding with each other.

Synonyms

bang, clash, crash

Examples of usage

  • The door slammed shut behind her.
  • He heard the slam of the car door outside.
Context #2 | Noun

basketball

A powerful dunk shot in basketball where the player jumps and forcefully hammers the ball through the hoop.

Synonyms

dunk, jam, stuff

Examples of usage

  • He executed a perfect slam dunk during the game.
Context #3 | Verb

criticism

To criticize harshly or negatively, often in a forceful or aggressive manner.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, pan

Examples of usage

  • The film was slammed by the critics for its poor acting.
  • She slammed her opponent's argument as baseless.

Translations

Translations of the word "slam" in other languages:

🇵🇹 batida

🇮🇳 धमाका

🇩🇪 Schlag

🇮🇩 benturan

🇺🇦 удар

🇵🇱 uderzenie

🇯🇵 スラム

🇫🇷 claquement

🇪🇸 golpe

🇹🇷 çarpma

🇰🇷 충돌

🇸🇦 ضربة

🇨🇿 rána

🇸🇰 úder

🇨🇳 猛击

🇸🇮 udar

🇮🇸 högg

🇰🇿 соққы

🇬🇪 დარტყმა

🇦🇿 zərbə

🇲🇽 golpe

Etymology

The word 'slam' has a varied history, with origins in Old English and Middle Dutch. In its earliest uses, 'slam' referred to a sound made by a heavy blow or collision. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a wider range of meanings, including the forceful dunk shot in basketball and harsh criticism. Today, 'slam' is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to convey intensity and impact.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,377, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.