SLAM-BANG as ADJECTIVE

  1. Meaning
    • violent and sudden and noisy
    Usage Example(s)
    • a slam-bang collision
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SLAM-BANG as ADVERB

  1. Meaning
    • in a violent or sudden or noisy manner
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the pans fell slam-bang and woke the whole house
  2. Meaning
    • with heedless speed
    Usage Example(s)
    • yachts ran slap-bang into the convoy at 15 knots an hour
  3. Meaning
    • in a careless or reckless manner
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the shelves were put up slapdash