bam

UK
/bæm/
US
/bæm/
bamnoun
bams
pl
Translations
boumonomatopée pour un bruit sourd et brusque
The door slammed shut with a loud bam, startling everyone in the room.
La porte s'est refermée avec un grand boum, faisant sursauter tout le monde dans la pièce.
Additional translations
bangplutôt dans un registre expressif ou en bande dessinée
Definitions
A sudden loud noise, often used to describe the sound of an impact or explosion.
The door slammed shut with a loud bam, startling everyone in the room.
baminterjection
UK
/bæm/
US
/bæm/
Translations
bamonomatopée familière
I was just walking down the street when, bam, it started pouring rain!
Je marchais dans la rue quand, bam, il s'est mis à pleuvoir à verse !
Additional translations
pafonomatopée familière, surtout pour marquer un choc ou une apparition soudaine
Definitions
Used to indicate a sudden impact or occurrence, often with a sense of surprise or emphasis.
I was just walking down the street when, bam, it started pouring rain!
Expresses excitement or satisfaction, often after achieving something or making a point.
I finally solved the puzzle, and bam, everything fell into place!
bamverb
bammed
Past Simple
bammed
Past Participle
bamming
ing-form
Informal/Scottish slang verb meaning to deceive or tease.
Translations
dupersens familier, surtout dans l'usage écossais
He told them the tickets were free, but he was just bamming them.
Il leur a dit que les billets étaient gratuits, mais il était juste en train de les duper.
Additional translations
bernersens familier
Definitions
To deceive, trick, or tease (someone), especially in Scottish slang.
He told them the tickets were free, but he was just bamming them.