: a sudden loud noise
—often used interjectionally to indicate a sudden impact or occurrence
was fine, then bam, he lost his job
1
bachelor of applied mathematics
2
bachelor of arts in music
Examples of bam in a Sentence
Noun
We heard a loud bam.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s an understood language of action that marries really close-up, sharp inserts, the propulsion of rapid editing, wham-bam sound effects, and visual carnage to create excitement.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2025
Ellie and Jesse burst through the theater doors, and bam!
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 May 2025
Seconds later — headset on, headphones strapped and bam!
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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Noun
The simple but compelling storytelling elements kept the crowd engaged whenever there was a lull in the action — until, bam, Freddy & The Fazbear Band hit you again with another attack.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
There’s an understood language of action that marries really close-up, sharp inserts, the propulsion of rapid editing, wham-bam sound effects, and visual carnage to create excitement.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2025
Ellie and Jesse burst through the theater doors, and bam!
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 26 May 2025
Seconds later — headset on, headphones strapped and bam!
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
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“Bam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bam. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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