Definition of Wham
Wham
Wham


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden loud noise or impact.

e.g. The firework exploded with a loud wham that startled everyone.

(noun)
(informal) a strong strike or blow or broadly, a forceful impact with something/someone, or the loud sound often made by this;

e.g. It only took one wham from his fist to crack the piece of wood. She heard a wham from a door being closed.

(verb)
(informal) to make a forceful impact with something, to strike or hit against it heavily, typically in a way that makes a loud sound;

e.g. Your wristwatch will probably break if you wham your wrist against a wall.



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