Definition of "bam" in English

interjection

1. Representing a loud noise or heavy impact.

   • The wind knocked the tree over last night. Bam! It nearly scared me to death.

2. Representing a sudden or abrupt occurrence.

   • She said she dumped him. Now — bam! — they're back together.

noun

1. (Scotland, slang) A ned; a bampot.

noun

1. (slang, archaic) An imposition; a cheat; a hoax.

verb

1. (slang, archaic) To impose on (someone) by a falsehood; to cheat.

   • I’ll break a lamp, bully a constable, bam a justice, or bilk a boxkeeper with any man in the liberties of Westminster.

2. (slang, archaic) To jeer or make fun of.

noun

1. Abbreviation of bare-arse minimum.