noun

blam

BLAM

Blam (noun) means a sudden loud bang, like a gunshot or explosion. Example: “There was a blam from downstairs and the dog bolted under the bed.”

noun

A sudden loud bang, like a gunshot or explosion.

"There was a blam from downstairs and the dog bolted under the bed."

"The fireworks went off with a series of blams."

intj

Used to represent a sudden explosive noise.

""Blam!" the comic book panel read, as the hero smashed through the wall."

verb

To shoot someone or something.

"In the film, the outlaw blams the sheriff's hat clean off his head."

How to use blam

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA comic-book-style word for a loud bang, often used as an exclamation or as a verb meaning to shoot.

When to use it

Informal and often used for comic effect, especially in comics, cartoons, and casual speech.

Common pairings

a loud blam blam!

Word forms

blammed past tense, blammed past tense, blams plural, blams singular, blams singular

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Etymology

A pure sound word (onomatopoeia) — invented to imitate the bang of a gunshot or explosion.

Rhymes for blam

lam flam slam clam glam

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blam” mean?

The word “blam” means a sudden loud bang, like a gunshot or explosion. In plain terms, a comic-book-style word for a loud bang, often used as an exclamation or as a verb meaning to shoot.

How do you pronounce “blam”?

“Blam” is pronounced BLAM ([ˈblæm] in IPA).

How do you use “blam” in a sentence?

Here is “blam” used in a sentence: “There was a blam from downstairs and the dog bolted under the bed.”

What part of speech is “blam”?

Depending on how it is used, “blam” can be a noun, an intj and a verb.

How many meanings does “blam” have?

“Blam” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sudden loud bang, like a gunshot or explosion.