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to hit or strike with great force, often making a loud noise
to forcefully or violently shut or close a door, lid, or other object
(of a door, lid, or other object) to be closed or shut with force
to hit or throw an object with great strength and intensity
to engage in a style of dance often involving jumping, pushing, and colliding with other dancers
to inject drugs, typically heroin or other opioids, directly into the bloodstream
Slanga sharply critical or aggressive remark aimed at someone, intended to have a striking effect
a complete or near-complete winning of all tricks in the card game bridge
What is a "slam"?
A slam in card games like bridge refers to a contract where a team aims to win a large number of tricks, typically 12 or all 13. There are two types of slams: a small slam, which requires winning 12 tricks, and a grand slam, which requires winning all 13 tricks. A slam is a highly ambitious bid and often indicates that a player or team has a very strong hand. Successfully completing a slam results in a higher score compared to regular contracts, as it demonstrates a significant level of skill and hand strength.
a forceful collision that produces a loud noise
a competitive event in which poets recite original work and the audience evaluates and selects the winner
What is a "slam"?
A slam is a competitive event in which poets perform their original works before an audience, often featuring a combination of spoken word, performance, and audience engagement. Slam poetry emphasizes both the delivery and content of the poems, encouraging poets to express their emotions and ideas with energy and passion. Participants are judged by audience members or appointed judges, and scores are often given based on criteria like creativity, performance style, and emotional impact. This dynamic form of poetry has gained popularity for its accessibility and ability to address social issues, personal experiences, and cultural themes, fostering a vibrant community of poets and fans.
