bam

UK
/bæm/
US
/bæm/

Translations

bamnoun
bams
pl
The bam of the drum echoed through the room.
Удар барабана эхом разнесся по комнате.
Additional translations
baminterjection
UK
/bæm/
US
/bæm/
The magician waved his wand and bam, the rabbit disappeared.
Фокусник взмахнул палочкой, и бах, кролик исчез.
Additional translations
bamverb
bammed
Past Simple
bammed
Past Participle
bamming
Gerund
Informal/Scottish slang verb meaning to deceive or tease.

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.