whammo

American  

[hwam-oh, wam-oh] / ˈʰwæm oʊ, ˈwæm oʊ /

interjection

1. (used to indicate the sound of a blow, collision, falling object, etc.)

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noun

1. immense energy; vigor.

   a movie with plenty of whammo to please the kids.

adjective

1. characterized by such a strong effect.

   a show with a whammo ending.

adverb

1. wham.

Etymology

Origin of whammo

First recorded in 1930–35; wham + -o

Example Sentences

“Whammo, there are long-term complications, like myocarditis, brain fog, chronic fatigue syndrome. Hair loss.”

From Washington Post

It’s more slow burn than whammo action, and so is Baptiste himself.

From New York Times

As the Jets of yore themselves might say, “Whammo! Blammo!”

From Washington Post

“I have to admit, what I want is a picture on the wall, a whammo picture,” he said.

From The Guardian

And then — whammo! — you got the big one.

From Los Angeles Times