Slammed: meaning, definitions and examples

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slammed

 

[ slรฆmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional expression

Slammed is the past tense of slam, which means to shut something forcefully. It often describes a strong negative emotional response, such as anger or frustration, expressed through the act of closing something with great force. This word can be used to depict situations where something is emphatically denied or criticized. For example, if a person is upset, they might slam a door to show their displeasure. The intensity of the action can vary based on the context and the feelings involved.

Synonyms

bang, clap, hit, strike, thump.

Examples of usage

  • She slammed the door in frustration.
  • He slammed his fist on the table.
  • The critic slammed the movie in his review.

Translations

Translations of the word "slammed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น batido

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคฎเคพเค•เคพ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geschlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dihantam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะดะฐั€ะธะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zatrzaล›niฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ‹ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท claquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpeado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงarptฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€๋”ชํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ praลกtit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udrel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ›ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udaren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slegiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะพา“ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpeado

Etymology

The word 'slam' has origins in Middle English, stemming from the word 'slem', which means to shut or bang. It is believed to be onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of something being forcefully closed or struck. The modern usage of 'slam' as a verb began in the late 19th century, evolving to include not just the physical action of slamming objects but also the expression of emotions like anger. Its usage has expanded in colloquial language to convey strong criticism or rejection, particularly in contemporary media and reviews. The evolution of the term reflects both the physicality of the action and the emotional weight it carries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,033, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.