Definition of Bam

1. Noun. An ancient city in southeastern Iran; destroyed by an earthquake in 2003.

Generic synonyms: City, Metropolis, Urban Center
Group relationships: Iran, Islamic Republic Of Iran, Persia

2. Noun. A sudden very loud noise.
Exact synonyms: Bang, Blast, Clap, Eruption
Generic synonyms: Noise
Specialized synonyms: Water Hammer
Derivative terms: Bang, Bang, Blast, Clap

Definition of Bam

1. n. An imposition; a cheat; a hoax.

2. v. t. To cheat; to wheedle.

Definition of Bam

1. Interjection. Representing a loud noise or heavy impact. ¹

2. Interjection. Representing a sudden or abrupt occurrence. ¹

3. Noun. (context: Scotland slang) ned, bampot. ¹

4. Noun. (1811) A jocular imposition, the same as a humbug. ¹

5. Verb. (1811) To impose on any one by a falsity; also to jeer or make fun of any one. ¹

6. Acronym. Bare Arse Minimum ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bam

1. to strike with a dull resounding noise [v BAMMED, BAMMING, BAMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bam

balun
baluns
balus
baluster
balusterlike
balusters
balustrade
balustraded
balustrades
balustre
balustres
balyakinite
balywick
balywicks
bam (current term)
bam island
bambakion
bambakions
bambermycins
bambini
bambino
bambinos
bambocciade
bambocciades
bambocciante
bambollaite
bamboo
bamboo antshrike
bamboo curtain

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