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Slam meaning

What does “slam” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“slam” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge.

slam

noun

  1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge

    Synonymssweep

  2. the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects

  3. a forceful impact that makes a loud noise

  4. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

    “his parting shot was `drop dead'”

    “she threw shafts of sarcasm”

    Synonymsshotshaftdigbarbjibegibe

verb

  1. close violently

    “He slammed the door shut”

    Synonymsbang

  2. strike violently

    “slam the ball”

    Synonymsbang

  3. dance the slam dance

    Synonymsslam dancemoshthrash

  4. throw violently

    “He slammed the book on the table”

    Synonymsflap down

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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