Slammer Meaning in English
word
/ˈsɫæmɝ/
SLAM-er
/slˈæmɐ/
SLAM-uh
Definition
A slang word meaning jail or prison.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mostly used in American English. Often heard in movies, TV shows, or casual conversation. Not used in formal writing. Related terms: 'behind bars', 'the clink'. 'Slammer' always refers to jail, not just any locked place.
Spanish: cárcel (coloquial) - prisión (argot)Portuguese (BR): cadeia (gíria) - prisão (informal)Portuguese (PT): cadeia (gíria) - prisão (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 监狱（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 監獄（俚語）Hindi: जेल (स्लैंग)Arabic: السجن (عامية)Bengali: জেল - হাজত (স্ল্যাং)Russian: тюрьма (разг.)Japanese: 刑務所（スラング）Vietnamese: nhà tù (tiếng lóng)Korean: 감옥 (속어)Turkish: hapishane (argo)Urdu: جیل (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: penjara (slang)
Example Sentences
He spent two years in the slammer.
basic
They threatened to throw him in the slammer.
basic
Getting caught means going to the slammer.
basic
After that stunt, he's lucky he didn't end up in the slammer.
natural
If you mess with the law, you'll wind up in the slammer.
natural
Nobody wants to spend their life in the slammer for a stupid mistake.
natural