English dictionary
slam
nounParts of speech
Definitions
noun
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
noun
- a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
noun
- the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
noun
- winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
verb
- strike violently
verb
- throw violently
verb
- close violently
verb
- dance the slam dance
Example sentences
his parting shot was ‘drop dead’
she threw shafts of sarcasm
she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
slam the ball
He slammed the book on the table
He slammed the door shut