1 C1 idiomatic informal
To leave a room or building furiously, typically slamming a door as one goes.
"After the heated argument, he slammed out without saying another word."
inseparable
slam out
C1 informal inseparable intransitive
To leave a place angrily, slamming the door behind you.
In plain English
To leave a room or building in a rage, making the door bang loudly.
What does "slam out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To slam (a door) while going out — the slamming is integral to the departure.
Actually means
To leave a room or building in a rage, making the door bang loudly.
Usage tip
Relatively uncommon; 'storm out' or 'storm off' are more natural choices. When used, the emphasis is on the loud, angry sound of the door slamming. Most natural in narrative writing.
Words that pair with "slam out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
room house office door angrily in a rage
How to conjugate "slam out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
slam out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
slams out
he/she/it
Past simple
slamed out
yesterday
Past participle
slamed out
have + pp
-ing form
slaming out
continuous
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