Whamming: meaning, definitions and examples

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whamming

 

[ หˆhwรฆmษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

hit, smash, strike, thump

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น golpeando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schlagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะดะฐั€ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uderzaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frapper

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ golpear

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋•Œ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุถุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ udeล™it

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ udrieลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‡ปๆ‰“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ udariti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรก

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vurma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ golpear

Word origin

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.