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slam-bang

/ˈslæmˌbæŋ/

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adjective

/ˈslæmˌbæŋ/formalamericanobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее неформальное прилагательное, используемое для описания чего-то захватывающего, шумного или сделанного с большой энергией и скоростью.

An old-fashioned, informal adjective used to describe something that is exciting, noisy, or done with great energy and speed.

  1. Violent and noisyC1informalamerican

    Characterized by sudden, loud, and forceful actions or events.

    ruШумный и бурный

    • The movie was full of slam-bang action sequences.
    • They had a slam-bang argument that woke up the neighbors.
    • The slam-bang ending of the play left the audience stunned.

    Synonymschaoticclamorousclangorouscrashingdeafeningexplosivefrenziednoisyraucousriotousrowdythunderoustumultuouswild

    Antonymscalmgentlepeacefulquietsoft

Forms
  • more slam-bang comparative form
  • most slam-bang superlative form

adverb

/ˈslæmˌbæŋ/C1formal
  • ruНеформальное наречие, означающее «внезапно и с силой» или «с большой скоростью и ударом». Также может использоваться для описания чего-то, сделанного безрассудно или поспешно.

An informal adverb meaning "suddenly and forcefully" or "with great speed and impact." It can also be used to describe something done in a reckless or hasty manner.

  1. Carelessly or recklesslyC1informalamerican

    In a manner that is hasty, careless, or without proper attention.

    ruНебрежно или опрометчиво

    • He drove slam-bang through the narrow alley without looking.
    • She threw the papers slam-bang onto the desk.
    • They completed the project slam-bang, ignoring all the details.

    Synonymscarelesslyhastilyheadlongheedlesslyhelter-skelterimpetuouslypell-mellrashlythoughtlessly

    Antonymscarefullycautiouslydeliberatelymethodically

  2. With heedless speedC1informalamerican

    In a very fast and often reckless way, without considering the consequences.

    ruСломя голову

    • The children ran slam-bang down the stairs.
    • He finished his meal slam-bang and rushed out the door.
    • The car sped slam-bang through the intersection.

    Synonymsheadlonghell-for-leatherimpetuouslypell-mell

    Antonymscarefullycautiouslydeliberatelyslowly

  3. Violently, suddenly, or noisilyC1informalamerican

    In a way that is forceful, abrupt, or accompanied by loud noise.

    ruС грохотом

    • The door slammed bang shut in the wind.
    • The box fell slam-bang onto the floor, startling everyone.
    • He landed slam-bang in the middle of the puddle.

    Synonymsabruptlyforcefullyheadlongloudlynoisilyprecipitatelysuddenlyviolently

Forms
  • more slam-bang comparative form
  • most slam-bang superlative form