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slammer

/ˈslæmər/ noun · British & US
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What does slammer mean?

noun

A person or thing that slams, or a device that generates a loud, sharp noise. A slammer is often used in the context of a slam dunk in basketball or a slammer in a prison.

Example

"The basketball player's slammer dunk sent the crowd into a frenzy."

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