Blam Meaning in English
word
[ˈblam]
BLAM
[ˈblam]
BLAM
Definition
An informal word used to mimic the loud, sudden sound made by a gunshot or explosion; a written sound effect.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, almost always used in comic books, cartoons, or playful writing to show a gunshot or loud sudden noise. Not usually used in spoken conversation. Often appears in all capital letters (BLAM!).
Spanish: ¡pum! - ¡bang! (onomatopeya de disparo)Portuguese (BR): pá! - bum! (onomatopeia de tiro)Portuguese (PT): pum! - bang! (onomatopeia de tiro)Chinese (Simplified): 砰！（枪声拟声词）Chinese (Traditional): 砰！（槍聲擬聲詞）Hindi: धड़ाम! (बंदूक की आवाज़)Arabic: بام! (صوت طلق ناري)Bengali: ধাঁই - ধুপRussian: бах - ба-бахJapanese: バン - ドンVietnamese: đoàng - đoánKorean: 빵 - 펑Turkish: bang - patUrdu: ٹھا - دھماکIndonesian: duar - gedebang
Example Sentences
Suddenly, there was a loud blam in the alley.
basic
The comic showed the hero shooting—blam!
basic
We heard a blam and everyone jumped.
basic
You open the door, and blam—confetti everywhere!
natural
"Blam!" went the fireworks at midnight.
natural
The balloon popped—blam—and everyone laughed.
natural