noun

slammer

SLAM

Slammer (noun) means Prison or jail (informal). Example: “He spent five years in the slammer for fraud.”

noun

Prison or jail (informal).

"He spent five years in the slammer for fraud."

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 notes

In plain EnglishMost often just a slangy word for prison; also a fizzy tequila shot.

Common pairings

in the slammer a tequila slammer

slammers plural

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He spent five years in the _____ for fraud.

From slam plus the agent suffix -er — literally "something that gets slammed."

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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).

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