bam

Definition

Representing a loud noise or heavy impact.

Etymology

Onomatopoeic.

Example Sentences

• "The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death."
• "We all looked up from the maps, silent, and listened to the hurried footsteps in the entryway. They padded up the red carpet, bam-bam-bam, and across the landing and then up the next flight at a gallop, bam-bam-bam."
• "She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together."