wham
wumm, bum
Used to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, an explosion, etcUsed to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, an explosion, etc.
/wæm/
Meaning
2 sensesUsed to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, an explosion, etc.
Wham! The truck hit the wall.
wumm, bum
Used to indicate something dramatic, sudden, and unanticipated has occurred.
Our relationship was going smoothly and then wham! Out of nowhere he told me he was leaving me for another woman.
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
used to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, etc.:
Origin
Onomatopoeic, representing the sound of an object being slammed against something.Onomatopoeic, representing the sound of an object being slammed against something.
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