Meaning of the word wham in English
What does wham mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wham
US /wæm/
UK /wæm/
Exclamation
used to represent the sound of a sudden, forceful impact or blow
Example:
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He hit the ball, and wham! It flew over the fence.
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The door slammed shut with a loud wham.
Verb
to hit something forcefully
Example:
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He whammed the ball out of the park.
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The boxer whammed his opponent with a powerful punch.