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slam-bang
- pronunciation:
- slaem
baeng
- parts of speech:
- adverb, adjective, intransitive verb
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
(informal) swiftly and recklessly.
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| definition 2: |
with loud noise and violence.
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
(informal) needlessly and carelessly loud or violent.
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| definition 2: |
vigorous; exciting; thrilling.
a slam-bang roller coaster ride |
| definition 3: |
exceptional; outstanding.
a slam-bang presentation to the board of trustees |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
slam-banged, slam-banging, slam-bangs |
| definition: |
(informal) to behave in a boisterous, reckless way.
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| derivation: |
slam-banger (n.) |
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