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