bam

[bæm]

bam Definition

  • 1a sudden loud noise, often made by an explosion or a collision
  • 2to hit something hard and make a loud noise

Using bam: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "bam" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The car hit the wall with a loud bam.

  • Example

    He bam the table with his fist.

  • Example

    The fireworks made a loud bam when they exploded.

bam Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for bam

Phrases with bam

  • bam up

    to make something more exciting or interesting

    Example

    The movie was good, but it needed some action scenes to bam it up.

  • to produce something quickly and without much thought

    Example

    He bammed out a few songs on his guitar and posted them online.

  • bam and scram

    to hit something and then leave quickly

    Example

    He bammed and scrammed before anyone could catch him.

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Summary: bam in Brief

The term 'bam' [bæm] refers to a sudden loud noise, often made by an explosion or a collision. It can also mean to hit something hard and make a loud noise. Phrases like 'bam up' and 'bam out' denote making something more exciting or producing something quickly and without much thought, respectively.

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