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Word of the day
for December 6
wham n
  1. A forceful blow.
  2. The sound of such a blow; a thud.
  3. (figurative)
    1. An attempt.
    2. A great success.

wham interj

  1. Used to indicate the sound of a forceful blow, an explosion, etc.
  2. Used to indicate something dramatic, sudden, and unanticipated has occurred.

wham v (informal)

  1. (transitive)
    1. To smash or strike (someone or something) with great force or impact; to slam, to whack.
    2. To propel (something) with great force by kicking, striking, throwing, etc.
  2. (intransitive)
    1. To smash or strike with great force or impact.
    2. To move quickly or loudly.

The song “Last Christmas” by the English pop duo Wham! was released 40 years ago on 3 December 1984.

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