Slam Definition

slam
noun
  1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
  2. the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
  3. a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
  4. an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
verb
  1. close violently; "He slammed the door shut"
  2. strike violently; "slam the ball"
  3. dance the slam dance
  4. throw violently; "He slammed the book on the table"

"Slam" in song lyrics

See how slam is used in real songs:

  • "You step to the Serch and I slam!"
    3rd Bass — Sons of 3rd Bass
  • "An emcee is on the stage, and I'm ready to slam"
    A.L.T. and The Lost Civilization — Spike the Punch
  • "In the hood, ? you got ? BraveHeart slam"
    Bravehearts — Cash Flow

Words that rhyme with slam

Usage tips for "slam"

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