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wham Definition and Meaning in English (wham definition)

interjection
Synonyms:bangthumpsmack
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Wham definition: Used to represent the sound of a sudden, forceful impact or blow.

Definitions of Wham

  1. 1interjection(colloquial)

    Used to represent the sound of a sudden, forceful impact or blow.

  2. 2noun(informal)

    A sudden, forceful blow or impact.

  3. 3verb(informal)

    To hit something with a sudden, forceful blow.

Example Sentences

casual

“Wham! The ball hit the wall with a loud noise.”

casual

“He gave the door a wham to open it.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensewhammed
present participlewhamming

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

wham-bamcollocation

Done very quickly and without much thought or care.

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