What does slam bang mean?
Slam bang means With a slam and a bang; with noisy or headlong violence..
Slam bang
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
With a slam and a bang; with noisy or headlong violence..
Definitions by Sense
- With a slam and a bang; with noisy or headlong violence.
- Violent and noisy; unrestrained.
- (intransitive) To go with a slam and a bang; go noisily.
Example Sentences
The car went slambang into a fence.
[…] the slambang, profane hit play, The Front Page […]
Zooey’s razor, new blade and all slambanged down into the metal wastebasket.
Synonyms for slam bang
Antonyms for slam bang
Related Words
Word Forms
- slam-bang
- slambangs
- slambanging
- slambanged
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for slam bang?
Common synonyms include strambang.
What is the opposite of slam bang?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use slam bang in a sentence?
The car went slambang into a fence.
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