slambang

ADJECTIVE

hasty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abrupt careless expeditious hurried ill-advised impulsive quick rapid reckless sudden swift urgent

WEAK

PDQ agile brash breakneck brief brisk cursory eager fast fiery fleet fleeting foolhardy harefooted headlong heedless impatient impetuous incautious inconsiderate madcap on the double passing perfunctory precipitate prompt pronto quickened quickie rash rushed short slapdash snappy superficial thoughtless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

careful cautious kind leisurely slow sluggish thoughtful wise

WEAK

delayed lazy lingering loitering

Example Sentences

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By Friday, when the Series moved to Ebbets Field, the fans were ready for Brooklyn's usual wide-open, slambang style of play.

From Time Magazine Archive

The fact is that virtually every genuine constitutional question has unique complexities that do not lend themselves to the slambang simplicity espoused by Reagan and Meese.

From Time Magazine Archive

Drummer McKinley served his time in Jimmy Dorsey's Dixie-style swing band, and so the slambang, rock-'n'-roll beat comes naturally to him.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then, in a slambang finale, he leads his team to a thrilling upset victory in the Rose Bowl.

From Time Magazine Archive

Me and Lord Roberts have sized up this yere Kayser for what he be, a very bumptious, slambang, bold pirate, a Grab-all as must be put in his place by we.

From The Soul of Susan Yellam by Vachell, Horace Annesley

slambang

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