bam

¹

[ bam ]

noun

1. a loud thud, as that produced when two objects strike against each other with force.

verb (used without object)

, bammed, bam·ming.

1. to make or emit a bam.

B.A.M.

²

abbreviation for

1. Bachelor of Applied Mathematics.
2. Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bam¹

Imitative

Example Sentences

A previous outbreak of pseudomonas was discovered at the maternity hospital on the Royal Victoria site in March 2023, the costs of which were met by the main contractor, Graham Bam Healthcare Partnership, according to the trust.

From BBC

"I had no pain, nothing to speak of, and then 'bam, I had a mouth cancer diagnosis'," he says.

From BBC

When Embiid hit his second three-pointer of the first half, Davis and Bam Adebayo waved their hands toward the suddenly quiet crowd asking for more.

From Los Angeles Times

Like many nonprofit arts organizations, BAM has struggled financially since the pandemic, and its annual operating budget dropped.

From New York Times

“I’m feeling really confident about our future,” said Gina Duncan, BAM’s president since 2022.

From New York Times

Related Words

• clobber
• drub
• pummel
• smack
• whack