slambook

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See also: slam book

English

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Etymology

slam +‎ book

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Particularly: “Why slam? Perhaps because it would have to be slammed shut if the subject of gossip was approaching? Or perhaps from the verb "slam", to criticise?”

Noun

slambook (plural slambooks)

  1. A notebook, passed between students or pen pals, for writing gossip or opinions.
    Synonym: slam
  2. (Internet) An online guestbook of this kind, where each visitor is invited to write personal replies to a set of questions.