bam

[ bam ]

/ bæm /

a loud thud, as that produced when two objects strike against each other with force.

to make or emit a bam.

Nearby words

imitative

Bachelor of Applied Mathematics.

Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Then, in May 2016, Scotland would become independent—and suddenly, bam, those 40-odd Labour-held seats would vaporize.
An Independent Scotland Will Hurt Labour|Michael Tomasky|September 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
At the BAM screening, most shades of hair color that are chromatically possible were in evidence.
Punks, UFOs, and Heroin: How ‘Liquid Sky’ Became a Cult Movie|Daniel Genis|June 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“People have been feeding their kids that way for thousands for years,” she said at the BAM QA.
‘Clueless’: How the Greatest Clique of the ‘90s Transformed Into A Shakespearean Tragedy|Marlow Stern|May 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I lasted about five minutes and then, BAM, the coconut oil ended up in my garbage.
We Were Gwyneth’s GOOP Guinea Pigs|Erin Cunningham, Olivia Nuzzi|March 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When Bam walks in and it just shellacks him and takes him right off his feet?
Johnny Knoxville: My 6 Favorite ‘Jackass’ Pranks, From 'Terror Taxi' to 'Bad Grandpa'|Johnny Knoxville|October 25, 2013|DAILY BEAST
There is a sarvant at a house I visit at, that I suspicion is a bit of a bam, and the critter shows both his wit and sense.
The Attache|Thomas Chandler Haliburton
As a diplomatist he could scarcely show more indifference to the Alabama claim, if the claim itself were All a Bam.
Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 7, May 14, 1870|Various
Bam itself cannot be seen, but the hill is visible at the foot of which the town stands.
From Pole to Pole|Sven Anders Hedin
In vain did the melogious music blare out its loudest blares, it brought no bam to my sperit.
Samantha at Coney Island|Marietta Holley
Now only three miles remain, and their sight, sharpened by an outdoor life, distinguishes the gardens of Bam.
From Pole to Pole|Sven Anders Hedin