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Vocabulary Entry
slammer
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person or thing that slams, often used in informal contexts to refer to someone who loudly or aggressively criticizes or shuts down conversation.
Example Sentences
"The slammer at the court had a reputation for shutting down arguments quickly."
"During the debate, she was known to be a slammer, always ready with a counterpoint."
"His comments felt more like a slammer than an open discussion."
V
verb
To slam or to strike something forcefully.
Example Sentences
"He slammed the door behind him in anger."
"She advised him not to slam the book on the table."
"The basketball player slammed the ball into the hoop with a powerful dunk."