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Definition of 'slam'

Noun

  1. winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
       Synonyms: sweep
  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"
       Synonyms: shot shaft dig barb jibe gibe

Verb

  1. close violently; "He slammed the door shut"
       Synonyms: bang
  2. strike violently; "slam the ball"
       Synonyms: bang
  3. dance the slam dance
       Synonyms: slam dance mosh thrash
  4. throw violently; "He slammed the book on the table"
       Synonyms: flap down


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