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bam

The correct spelling is bam.

How to pronounce bam

/bæm/
interjection

IPA: /bæm/

Say it like: Bam

The correct spelling is bam. Representing a loud noise or heavy impact. For example: "The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death."

Usage Examples

The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death.

She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together.

Meanings

interjection

  1. 1.Representing a loud noise or heavy impact.
  2. 2.Representing a sudden or abrupt occurrence.

noun

  1. 1.A ned; a bampot.
  2. 2.An imposition; a cheat; a hoax.
  3. 3.Abbreviation of bare-arse minimum.

verb

  1. 1.To impose on (someone) by a falsehood; to cheat.
  2. 2.To jeer or make fun of.

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