slam — to shut forcefully and loudly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to shut forcefully and loudly
Pronunciation (IPA): /slæm/
Example Sentences
- My roommate always slams the door when he's hungry - I call it his 'hangry slam.'
- The teacher slammed the students' essays for poor grammar.
- He tried to slam the laptop shut, but forgot his finger was still on the keyboard.
slam
VERB[/slæm/]
to shut forcefully and loudly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from 17th-century Scandinavian languages, 'slam' originated as an onomatopoeia representing the sound of a forceful impact. The word developed from its initial meaning of 'to strike hard' and evolved to describe both the action and its accompanying sound.
Breakdown
Onomatopoeia (imitative origin) representing a sharp, forceful impact sound. The word functions as both verb and noun, with the phonetic quality 'sl-' and '-am' mimicking the acoustic effect of violent collision or closure.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate always slams the door when he's hungry - I call it his 'hangry slam.'”
“The teacher slammed the students' essays for poor grammar.”
“He tried to slam the laptop shut, but forgot his finger was still on the keyboard.”
“The car slammed into the barrier during the race.”
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