Wumms
/vʊms/
💡 a loud, sudden impact or crash
“Der Wumms war so laut, dass alle zusammenzuckten.”
“The crash was so loud that everyone jumped.”
informal
a loud, sudden impact or crash, often with a sense of force or violence
Der Wumms des Aufpralls war bis ins Haus zu hören.
The impact's crash was audible even inside the house.
💡
Often used to describe the sound of a collision, explosion, or other forceful event.
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'Wumms' to emphasize the loudness or force of an impact in casual conversation.
📖Word Origin
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a loud impact.
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used in informal contexts to describe loud, sudden noises or impacts.
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