bam

¹

[bam]

noun

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

verb (used without object)

bammed, bamming 

1. to make or emit a bam.

B.A.M.

²

abbreviation

1. Bachelor of Applied Mathematics.

2. Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bam¹

Imitative

Example Sentences

It’s been a steady climb thus far — just continuous momentum, one critically adored album after another, until bam: They’re playing the Bowl the night before John Legend.

From Los Angeles Times

They hit the bag with a left-handed jab, a right-handed reverse, a hook, another hook, an uppercut, another jab, bam, bam, bam.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm not so stupid that I just say this out of the blue, bam," said Slot.

From BBC

Instead he reads the play and - bam! - he goes straight in for the challenge in the centre of the pitch to stop the counter.

From BBC

Consequently, the dance style developed swift, sharp and forceful movements - much like how action heroes in comic books beat up their villains, accompanied by sound-effects like "ka-pow" and "bam".

From BBC

Related Words

• clobber 
• drub 
• pummel 
• smack 
• whack