"wham, bam, thank you ma'am" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈwæm ˈbæm ˈθæŋk ju ˈmæm/ Audio: Wham_Bam,_Thank_You_Ma%27am_-_Pronunciation.ogg [Canada]
Head templates: {{en-interj|head=wham, bam, thank you ma'am}} wham, bam, thank you ma'am
  1. Denoting swift, formulaic, and unromantic sexual intercourse. Categories (topical): Sex Synonyms: wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am

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