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grand salami

Baseball slang for a grand slam — a home run hit with the bases loaded, scoring four runs and sending the crowd into orbit.

ˈɡɹænd səˈlɑmi49 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

Baseball slang for a grand slam — a home run hit with the bases loaded, scoring four runs and sending the crowd into orbit. The grand salami swaps the straightforward 'slam' for a deli-counter flourish, which somehow makes it feel even more satisfying. Sports broadcasters, especially in North America, have embraced the term for its humor and the theatrical way it announces something truly spectacular has just happened on the field.

He unloaded a grand salami in the seventh inning that put the game completely out of reach.
Origin: Play on 'grand slam' — 'salami' replacing 'slam' for comic and phonetic effect. Popularized by sportscasters in North American baseball broadcasting. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(baseball, slang) A grand slam.

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