slamming
[ˈslæmɪŋ]
Slamming refers to an action or reaction that's strong and intense. It can also describe something that's moving very quickly.
Imagine being on a rollercoaster - every bump and drop is slamming into your body, making it hard to keep still. But slamming doesn't always have to be about physical movement. When you slam the door shut, you're using a lot of force to close it, but in a more relaxed situation, like slamming someone's name on social media as the winner of a competition, you're just celebrating their achievement with a strong emphasis.
How common is "slamming"?
Word slamming is considered rare in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
verb
To shut with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise.
Example: Don't slam the door!
bang
verb
To defeat by winning all the tricks of a deal or a hand.
noun
The act of something being slammed.
adjective
Great; awesome.
Real examples of "slamming" in context
