Definition of Slammer

1. Noun. A person who closes things violently. "She's a dramatic slammer of doors"

Generic synonyms: Closer, Finisher
Derivative terms: Slam

2. Noun. A correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence).
Exact synonyms: Clink, Gaol, Jail, Jailhouse, Pokey, Poky
Specialized synonyms: Bastille, Holding Cell, Hoosegow, Hoosgow, House Of Correction, Lockup, Workhouse
Generic synonyms: Correctional Institution
Derivative terms: Gaol, Jail

Definition of Slammer

1. a jail [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Slammer

slalomed
slalomer
slalomers
slaloming
slalomist
slalomists
slaloms
slam
slam-bang
slam-dunk
slamdance
slamdanced
slamdances
slamdancing
slammed
slammer (current term)
slammerkin
slammers
slamming
slammings
slams
slam dance
slam dancing
slam dunk
slam on
slander
slandered
slanderer
slanderers
slandering

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