Whammed: meaning, definitions and examples
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whammed
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informal usage
To 'wham' someone or something means to hit or strike with great force. In a more figurative sense, it can also refer to being suddenly overwhelmed or affected by something. This usage is especially prevalent in playful or colloquial contexts. The term may convey a sense of surprise or impact, suggesting that the action is sudden and forceful.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He whammed the door shut.
- She was whammed by the unexpected news.
- They whammed into each other during the game.
Translations
Translations of the word "whammed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น atropelado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคเฅเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช รผberrascht
๐ฎ๐ฉ terkejut
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะฐะถะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ zaskoczony
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฉใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท surpris
๐ช๐ธ sorprendido
๐น๐ท ลaลฤฑrmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุตุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ zaskoฤenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ prekvapenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่ฎถ็
๐ธ๐ฎ preseneฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ undrandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาฃาะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษษccรผblษnmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ sorprendido
Etymology
The word 'wham' originated in the mid-19th century, likely as an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of a heavy impact. Its use in English has evolved over time, finding its place in various informal and colloquial expressions. The word was popularized in the 20th century, particularly in American slang, where it came to signify not only physical strikes but also emotional effects, such as being 'whammed' by an intense feeling or news. The flexibility of the term allows it to be used in both literal and figurative contexts, contributing to its enduring presence in modern language.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,749, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.