transferred and figurative. Of tears, cries, etc.: To issue suddenly in spite of repressive effort. Of light, sounds, etc.: To issue suddenly from…

To come out or emerge by breaking barriers; to burst forth, rush out with sudden violence. Const. upon… of words, laughter, sounds, etc.

intransitive. To slam and bang.

Hence: To make a violent noise, e.g. by the discharge of firearms.

intransitive. To make a loud resounding noise, as that of a heavy blow or explosion, a bullet or other projectile flying through the air (cf…

The verb stem is used adverbially with other verbs, esp. come, go, in the senses of. with a sudden and violent clap or explosive noise.