bam Meaning & Definition
What Does Bam Mean?
As a symbol, bam means ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Bambara. As an interjection, it means Representing a loud noise or heavy impact. As a noun, it means A ned; a bampot.
Bam at a Glance
| Part of speech | symbol, interjection, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bæm/ |
| Synonyms | bang, blam and pow |
| Plural | bams |
| Verb forms | bams, bamming, bammed |
Bam Definition (Symbol)
- ISO 639-2 & ISO 639-3 language code for Bambara.
Bam as an Interjection
- Representing a loud noise or heavy impact.
The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death.
- Representing a sudden or abrupt occurrence.
She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together.
Bam as a Noun
- A ned; a bampot.
Noun
- A cheat, an imposition, a hoax.
Bam as a Verb
- To impose on (someone) by a falsehood; to cheat.
- To jeer or make fun of.
Noun
- Abbreviation of bare-arse minimum. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Noun
- An imposition; a cheat; a hoax.
Noun
- Abbreviation of bare-arse minimum.
Synonyms of Bam
Bam synonyms and antonyms →Bam in a Sentence
The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death.
She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together.
Word Forms & Grammar
bam
bam (plural bams)
bam (third-person singular simple present bams, present participle bamming, simple past and past participle bammed)
Words That Rhyme With Bam
Origin of Bam
Origin 1: Onomatopoeic.
Origin 2: Perhaps from bamboozle.
Quick Answers About Bam
Is bam a symbol or an interjection?
Bam is mainly used as a symbol, but it can also be used as an interjection, a noun and a verb.
What is another word for bam?
Close synonyms of bam are bang, blam and pow. See the full list of bam synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of bam?
The plural of bam is bams.
What is the past tense of bam?
The past tense of bam is bammed. The present participle is bamming.