boomshakalaka

== English == === Alternative forms === boom shakalaka === Etymology === Uncertain, but likely from the filler syllables boom-laka-laka-laka in the lyrics to the song “I Want to Take You Higher” (1969) by Sly and the Family Stone, which appeared as the corruption boom-shaka-laka-laka in subsequent covers; the modern shortened form boomshakalaka, as an apparent reference to “I Want to Take You Higher”, appeared in the military comedy film Stripes (1981). From there, a scriptwriter for the video game NBA Jam (1993) adopted it as onomatopoeic for a slam dunk in lines voiced by Tim Kitzrow, popularizing its use. === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbuːmˌʃɑkəˌlɑkə/ === Interjection === boomshakalaka (slang) An exclamation expressing dominance, excitement, joy, or triumph. === Noun === boomshakalaka (plural boomshakalakas) (slang) The sound of a slam dunk and the board or chain rattling that follows.