slam - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

slam

Third Person

slams

Present Participle

slamming

Past Tense

slammed

Past Participle

slammed

to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise

Frustrated with the argument, she had to slam her hand on the table to make a point.
The chef angrily slammed the pot on the stove, causing a loud clatter.
In a moment of anger, the player slammed the chess piece onto the board.
In a fit of frustration, he slammed the malfunctioning phone on the desk.
Cars often slam into each other when drivers are not paying attention.

Synonyms:

to forcefully or violently shut or close a door, lid, or other object

transitive

She slammed the door behind her in frustration after the argument.
She violently slammed the window to block out the noise.
He slammed the lid of the laptop in frustration after losing his work.
She slammed the trunk of her car after loading the groceries, in a hurry to get on the road.
The wind forcefully slammed the front door, causing it to shake.

Synonyms:

to hit or throw an object with great strength and intensity

He slammed the basketball into the hoop, scoring a spectacular dunk.
The pitcher slammed the baseball towards home plate, aiming for a strike.
The goalkeeper leaped to slam the soccer ball out of the net, preventing a goal.
The golfer slammed the ball off the tee, sending it flying down the fairway.

Synonyms:

to engage in a style of dance often involving jumping, pushing, and colliding with other dancers

The fans gathered in the mosh pit, eagerly slamming and thrashing around to the energetic music.
The punk band played their high-energy song, and the crowd began to slam on the dance floor.
The mosh pit was filled with fans slamming to the hardcore music.

Synonyms:

to inject drugs, typically heroin or other opioids, directly into the bloodstream