wham
Wham (intj) means used to represent the sudden sound of a hard impact, or to signal that something sudden and dramatic has just happened. Example: “Wham! The door slammed shut behind them.”
How to use wham
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSound/word for a sudden hard hit or dramatic turn of events.
Word forms
whammed past tense, whams plural, whams singular
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_____! The door slammed shut behind them.
Etymology
An imitative word, invented to mimic the sound of a sudden, forceful collision.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for wham
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What does “wham” mean?
The word “wham” means used to represent the sudden sound of a hard impact, or to signal that something sudden and dramatic has just happened. In plain terms, sound/word for a sudden hard hit or dramatic turn of events.
How do you pronounce “wham”?
“Wham” is pronounced wam (/wæm/ in IPA).
How do you use “wham” in a sentence?
Here is “wham” used in a sentence: “Wham! The door slammed shut behind them.”
What part of speech is “wham”?
Depending on how it is used, “wham” can be an intj, a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “wham” have?
“Wham” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent the sudden sound of a hard impact, or to signal that something sudden and dramatic has just happened.