slamming

American  

[slam-ing] / ˈslæm ɪŋ /

noun

Informal.

1. the switching of a customer's telephone or other public utility to another service provider without the customer's authorization.

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Etymology

Origin of slamming

1990–95; slam ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

There was the sound of a door slamming.

From Literature

He stood normally, slamming into the harness to get the sled moving.

From Literature

Hannie was emptying her bag and changing her clothes, pulling drawers out roughly and slamming them hard as she closed them.

From Literature

“Regan?!” came a voice from outside, and I jumped, my heart slamming into my throat.

From Literature

Kuwait and the UAE also reported intercepting incoming Iranian missiles, with Abu Dhabi saying it "reserves its full right to respond" and slamming the attacks as "a dangerous escalation".

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