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English adjective: slam-bang

1. slam-bang violent and sudden and noisy


SamplesA slam-bang collision.


Similarviolent


Domain usageargot, cant, jargon, lingo, patois, slang, vernacular


Antonymsnonviolent


English adverb: slam-bang

1. slam-bang in a careless or reckless manner


SamplesThe shelves were put up slapdash.


Synonymsslapdash

2. slam-bang with heedless speed


SamplesYachts ran slap-bang into the convoy at 15 knots an hour.

3. slam-bang in a violent or sudden or noisy manner


SamplesThe pans fell slam-bang and woke the whole house.


Synonymsslap-bang









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