Synonyms: dig, slam, shaft, shot, barb, jibe, gibe
Definition: an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Usage: his parting shot was `drop dead'; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
Similar words: input, remark, comment
Definition: a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
Usage: from time to time she contributed a personal comment on his account
Synonyms: slam
Definition: a forceful impact that makes a loud noise
Similar words: impact
Definition: the striking of one body against another
Synonyms: slam
Definition: the noise made by the forceful impact of two objects
Similar words: noise
Definition: sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
Usage: he enjoyed the street noises; they heard indistinct noises of people talking; during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels
Definition: winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge
Similar words: triumph, victory
Definition: a successful ending of a struggle or contest
Usage: a narrow victory; the general always gets credit for his army's victory; clinched a victory; convincing victory; the agreement was a triumph for common sense
Definition: strike violently
Usage: slam the ball
Similar words: hit
Definition: deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
Usage: He hit her hard in the face
Definition: throw violently
Usage: He slammed the book on the table
Definition: close violently
Usage: He slammed the door shut
Definition: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
Usage: Close the door; shut the window
Synonyms: slam, slam dance, mosh, thrash
Definition: dance the slam dance
Similar words: trip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance
Definition: move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance
Usage: My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio