adjective Uncommon

slamming

SLAM-ihng

Slamming (adjective) means Excellent; impressive (informal). Example: “That new track is slamming.”

adjective

Excellent; impressive (informal).

"That new track is slamming."

noun

A scam in which a customer's phone, internet, or credit-card service provider is switched without their consent.

"The company was fined for slamming thousands of customers onto a new phone plan."

How to use slamming

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAs slang it means "great"; as a formal term it names a specific type of service-switching fraud.

When to use it

The "excellent" sense is casual slang; the fraud sense is used in consumer-protection and telecom contexts.

Word forms

more slamming comparative, slammings plural, most slamming superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “slamming” mean?

The word “slamming” means excellent; impressive (informal). In plain terms, as slang it means "great"; as a formal term it names a specific type of service-switching fraud.

How do you pronounce “slamming”?

“Slamming” is pronounced SLAM-ihng (/ˈslæm.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “slamming” in a sentence?

Here is “slamming” used in a sentence: “That new track is slamming.”

What part of speech is “slamming”?

Depending on how it is used, “slamming” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “slamming” a common word?

“Slamming” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “slamming” have?

“Slamming” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: excellent; impressive (informal).