Definition of "wham" in English

noun

1. A forceful blow.

   • Roger was given a violent wham by his boxing opponent.

2. The sound of such a blow; a thud.

   • We heard a wham as the hammer struck the wall.

3. An attempt.

4. A great success.

interjection

1. Used to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, an explosion, etc.

   • Wham! The truck hit the wall.

2. Used to indicate something dramatic, sudden, and unanticipated has occurred.

   • Our relationship was going smoothly and then wham! Out of nowhere he told me he was leaving me for another woman.

verb

1. To smash or strike (someone or something) with great force or impact; to slam, to whack.

2. To propel (something) with great force by kicking, striking, throwing, etc.

3. To smash or strike with great force or impact.

4. To move quickly or loudly.