BAM
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈbæm// bam
n. a very high and sudden increase in the price of something. People use this word in business to talk about prices that jump up quickly.
n. a sudden and significant increase in the price or value of a commodity or asset. Informal in register; frequently used in financial journalism to describe rapid market shifts.
The sudden bam in oil prices surprised everyone.
After the supply chain disruption, we saw a massive bam in the cost of raw materials.
Market analysts are predicting a significant bam in tech stocks following the announcement of the new trade agreement, though some warn of a subsequent correction.
Usage
Commonly used in business contexts to describe price spikes; often paired with 'in' to specify the affected asset.