whammo

[ hwam-oh, wam-oh ]

interjection
  1. (used to indicate the sound of a blow, collision, falling object, etc.)

noun
  1. immense energy; vigor: a movie with plenty of whammo to please the kids.

adjective
  1. characterized by such a strong effect: a show with a whammo ending.

Origin of whammo

1
First recorded in 1930–35; wham + -o

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How to use whammo in a sentence

  • So how about organizing another team, one that hasn't got quite so much whammo?

    Masters of Space | Edward Elmer Smith