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
1
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
1
Used to represent a sudden explosive noise.
""Blam!" the comic book panel read, as the hero smashed through the wall."
verb
1
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 notesIn 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!
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Word forms
- Plural
- blams
- Third person singular
- blams
- Past tense
- blammed
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Etymology
A pure sound word (onomatopoeia) — invented to imitate the bang of a gunshot or explosion.
Rhymes for blam
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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.
