Whammed: meaning, definitions and examples

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whammed

 

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Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

hit, smash, strike

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atropelado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเค•เฅเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผberrascht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkejut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะฐะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaskoczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฉšใ‹ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท surpris

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sorprendido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸaลŸฤฑrmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†€๋ž€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุฏูˆู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaskoฤenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prekvapenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒŠ่ฎถ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preseneฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐาฃา“ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™ษ™ccรผblษ™nmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.