wham bam

Quick forceful strike

Wham bam describes something done with sudden, forceful speed—often implying carelessness or lack of finesse.

The full phrase wham bam thank you ma'am suggests sex that's quick and selfish, over before the partner can enjoy it.

More broadly, wham bam characterizes any rushed, perfunctory action: It was a wham bam negotiation—they made an offer and expected an answer on the spot.

Related
  • slamForceful impact or closure
  • bangSudden loud noise
  • powSudden impact exclamation
  • crashSudden violent impact
  • smashBreak violently apart

impact · hit · hit and run · punch · thwack · kapow · quickie · in and out · fast · sudden · wallop · jolt · strike · boom · sound effect · whack · collision · instant

Opposites
force and impact

wham bamsoft touch

Easily persuaded person

featherlight · caress · graze · delicate · nudge

pace and duration

wham bamslow and steady

Gradual but consistent

leisurely · unhurried · taking one's time · drawn-out · prolonged

care and consideration

wham bamtender loving care

Solicitous, gentle caregiving

romantic · attentive · considerate · making love · loving

Family

wham, bam, whams, whammed, whamming, whammy, whammies

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG