Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wham

interjection / verb
/wæm/
Definition
A sudden and forceful impact or collision.
Examples
  • She slammed the door with a loud wham.
  • He hit the baseball, and it went wham into the outfield.
  • The car drove by and went wham against the barricade.
Meaning
Used to describe a loud sound or a strong hit that is often abrupt and unexpected.
Synonyms
  • bang
  • crash
  • thud