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:
He hit the ball, and wham! It flew over the fence.
The door slammed shut with a loud wham.

Verb

to hit something forcefully

Example:
He whammed the ball out of the park.
The boxer whammed his opponent with a powerful punch.