Phrase guide

wham, bam, thank you ma'am

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Sound

Pronunciation

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˌwæm ˌbæm ˌθæŋk ˌjuː ˈmæm/
  • General-American: /ˌwæm ˌbæm ˌθæŋk ˌju ˈmæm/
  • Canada: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.

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phrase

Meaning 1

Denoting swift, formulaic, and unromantic sexual intercourse.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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