Whamming: meaning, definitions and examples
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whamming
[ หhwรฆmษชล ]
slang usage
Whamming is an informal term that can be used to describe striking or hitting something with force. It's often used in a playful or exaggerated sense, and can refer to making a big impact or noise. In some contexts, it can also imply doing something enthusiastically or with high energy. For example, you might hear, 'I whammed that ball out of the park!' It's not a standard term and is often considered part of colloquial speech.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He whammed the door shut behind him.
- She whammed the ball during the game.
- The kids were whamming their pillows in a pillow fight.
Translations
Translations of the word "whamming" in other languages:
๐ต๐น golpeando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช schlagen
๐ฎ๐ฉ memukul
๐บ๐ฆ ัะดะฐัััะธ
๐ต๐ฑ uderzaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฉใ
๐ซ๐ท frapper
๐ช๐ธ golpear
๐น๐ท vurmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุถุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ udeลit
๐ธ๐ฐ udrieลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅปๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ udariti
๐ฎ๐ธ slรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แขแงแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vurma
๐ฒ๐ฝ golpear
Etymology
The term 'whamming' appears to be derived from the word 'wham,' which itself originates from the mid-19th century. 'Wham' is an onomatopoeic word that imitates the sound of a heavy blow or impact. Throughout the years, it has evolved in usage, especially in slang and informal speech, where it often conveys a sense of forcefulness or excitement. The playful use of whamming can be seen in various forms of media and conversation, often associated with vigorous activities, such as sports or games.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,279, 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.