slammer
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Jail, prison.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
A man being sentenced for starving some horses chose 24 hours in the slammer with no food rather than seven days with the regular amenities.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slammer” mean?
Jail, prison.
Is “slammer” formal or informal?
slammer is generally slang.