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whammo

[ hwam-oh, wam-oh ]

interjection

  1. (used to indicate the sound of a blow, collision, falling object, etc.)

noun

  1. immense energy; vigor:

    a movie with plenty of whammo to please the kids.

adjective

  1. characterized by such a strong effect:

    a show with a whammo ending.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of whammo1

First recorded in 1930–35; wham + -o

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Example Sentences

So how about organizing another team, one that hasn't got quite so much whammo?

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