slam-bang

[slam-bang]

adverb

Informal.

1. with noisy violence.

   He drove slam-bang through the garage door.

2. quickly and carelessly; slapdash.

adjective

1. noisy and violent.

2. excitingly fast-paced, especially in a noisy and violent way; action-filled; thrilling.

   a slam-bang ending to the movie.

3. vigorous and fast but careless; slapdash.

4. outstanding or powerful; excellent.

   a slam-bang keynote address.

verb (used without object)

1. to act or proceed in a chaotic or disorderly fashion.

   The children slam-banged into the furniture.

slam-bang

adverb

1. another word (esp US) for slap-bang

2. informal,  carelessly; recklessly

Other Word Forms

• slam-banger noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of slam-bang¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

The slam-bang stuff in this picture is too tediously routine.

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Interspersed with the overabundant slam-bang action sequences which up the silliness factor with their increasing improbability are heartfelt paeans to the bracing solidarity of Jaime’s family.

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Carpenter manically orchestrates Plissken’s mission as a darkly funny free-for-all, loaded with slam-bang set pieces and memorable supporting turns by a rogues’ gallery of character actors.

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The Australian crime drama “Transfusion” is 25% slam-bang genre film and 75% melancholy character sketch — a balance tilted too far to the latter.

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“Hunt” works fine as a slam-bang action movie; but at heart it’s more of a cautionary tale.

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