ka-boom

[ kuh-boom ]

interjection

1. (used to represent a sudden and loud sound, as of an explosion or a bass drum.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of ka-boom¹

ka-, boom ¹

Example Sentences

On energy, Germany has been sharply criticized within Europe for its unilateral decision to cushion the blow of higher energy prices to its own citizens and companies to the tune of €200 billion, which Mr. Scholz has called “a double ka-boom,” on top of €95 billion already provided.

From New York Times

Ian Eagle, the ace Nets broadcaster working playoff games for TNT, had seen enough by Game 5 of the Clippers’ series against Utah to excitedly trumpet a corner 3-pointer from Jackson thusly: “Ka-boom! Reggie Jackson has been Mr. June.”

From New York Times

The spring plankton bloom went off just a few weeks ago, in a ka-boom of nutrition.

From Seattle Times

“All of a sudden you heard ka-boom, ka-boom, and one of the lines snapped,” recalls Snell, who ran outside to find a tree had done the damage a short distance down the road where he lives.

From Seattle Times

Even his tone and language has marked a departure for the usually reserved and technical Scholz, who pledged to use a “bazooka” to help struggling companies and get Europe’s largest economy out of the crisis “with a ka-boom”.

From Reuters