People Say What? “Boom”

Posted on Mar 14 2015 - 11:00am by PopESL

Another common slang word in English is “boom”. No, not an explosion. Not a growth boom. In slang, “boom”  is used like an exclamation point when you speak or text.

It’s used in place of an exclamation mark.

  • It’s Friday…boom!

When something is great or amazing.

  • Just got the job. Boom!!

When you want to emphasize something.

  • Who scored the highest? BOOM!

If someone insults someone else.

  • I’m not insulting you. I’m describing you. Boom!!

It can be either spoken or written.

 

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