noun
slammer
SLAM
Slammer (noun) means Prison or jail (informal). Example: “He spent five years in the slammer for fraud.”
noun
1
Prison or jail (informal).
"A man being sentenced for starving some horses chose 24 hours in the slammer with no food rather than seven days with the regular amenities."
— , Better Than Prison (1971)
"He spent five years in the slammer for fraud."
2
A shot of tequila that is banged down on a table or bar to make it fizz before drinking.
"The bartender lined up six slammers for the birthday group."
How to use slammer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often just a slangy word for prison; also a fizzy tequila shot.
Common pairings
in the slammer
a tequila slammer
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Word forms
- Plural
- slammers
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Etymology
From slam plus the agent suffix -er — literally "something that gets slammed."
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Rhymes for slammer
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What does “slammer” mean?
The word “slammer” means prison or jail (informal). In plain terms, most often just a slangy word for prison; also a fizzy tequila shot.
How do you pronounce “slammer”?
“Slammer” is pronounced SLAM (/ˈslæmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slammer” in a sentence?
Here is “slammer” used in a sentence: “He spent five years in the slammer for fraud.”
What part of speech is “slammer”?
“Slammer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “slammer” have?
“Slammer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: prison or jail (informal).
