IPA: /slæm/
KK: /slæm/
To close or move something forcefully, often making a loud noise.
He slammed the door behind him in anger.
Past: slammed
Past Participle: slammed
A loud noise made by something hitting or closing forcefully, often associated with doors or objects.
The slam of the door echoed through the empty hallway.
To hit or close something with a lot of force, often making a loud noise.
He slammed the door behind him in anger.
Past: slammed
Past Participle: slammed
The word 'slam' originates from the Middle English 'slam' (meaning to shut or strike with force), which is likely derived from the Scandinavian languages, particularly the Old Norse 'slamr' (meaning to strike or hit).
Imagine a door being forcefully shut — that's what 'slam' means, to strike something with force.