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bam
bam
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Used to represent a sudden loud noise, impact, or abrupt event.
"Bam! The door slammed shut behind her."
"He walked in and, bam, announced he was quitting."
How to Use Bam
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn exclamation mimicking a loud crash or a sudden, dramatic occurrence.
When to use it
Informal and conversational; common in spoken storytelling.
Word Forms
bammed past tense, bams plural, bams plural, bams singular
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Etymology
An onomatopoeic word imitating a sudden, sharp sound.