Wham

Quick meaning: Wham is a noun meaning A forceful blow.

Meaning

A forceful blow.

More Meanings

1. The sound of such a blow; a thud.
2. An attempt.
3. A great success.
4. Used to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, an explosion, etc.
5. Used to indicate something dramatic, sudden, and unanticipated has occurred.
6. To smash or strike (someone or something) with great force or impact; to slam, to whack.
7. To propel (something) with great force by kicking, striking, throwing, etc.

Example Sentences

Wham! The truck hit the wall.

We heard a wham as the hammer struck the wall.

Roger was given a violent wham by his boxing opponent.

Our relationship was going smoothly and then wham! Out of nowhere he told me he was leaving me for another woman.

Word Forms

• whams
• whamming
• whammed

Synonyms for wham

Depending on context, synonyms include wallop, whop, whack.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whack, wallop, whop, crack, poof, whim.

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