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bam

/bæm/

Translations

bamnoun

bams

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

Synonyms

baminterjection

/bæm/

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

Synonyms

bamverb

bammed

Past Simple

bammed

Past Participle

bamming

Gerund

Informal/Scottish slang verb meaning to deceive or tease.

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

Synonyms

Definitions

bamnoun

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

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

To deceive, trick, or tease (someone), especially in Scottish slang.

He told them the tickets were free, but he was just bamming them.