Synonyms for

Bam

Verb / bæm / Another word for bam — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An exclamation used to represent a loud sound or impact.

Synonyms & similar words

blast clap eruption bam bang bang crash thud smash slam pop burst explode clap whack thump boom thunder clatter pound knock hit strike blow

Synonyms by register

Informal

pow wham zap bang smash

Literary

thump crash boom

Antonyms

gentle soft quiet whisper faint subtle delicate

Common collocations

  • bam! went the door
  • bam! on the table
  • bam! in the face
  • bam! it hit me
  • bam! right there
  • bam! and then silence
  • bam! the sound

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Usage note

Bam is an onomatopoeic interjection used to represent a sudden, loud noise or impact. It is highly informal and often used in comics or casual speech.

Example sentences

  1. I heard a loud bam and turned around to see what it was.
  2. She hit the drum with a bam.
  3. The door shut with a loud bam.
  4. The basketball hit the rim with a bam.
  5. He slammed his fist on the table with a loud bam.

Quotes

  • Bam! Pow! Smash! Batman is here to save the day!
  • The sound of the ball hitting the bat was like a loud bam.
  • I was startled by the sudden bam of the door closing.

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