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bombed

 

[ bɒmd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

failed attempt

'Bombed' refers to the act of failing something significantly, often used in a colloquial context to describe poor performance in a task, especially in entertainment. For example, a comedian may say they 'bombed' a set when the audience did not respond well. This usage has evolved over time and is particularly common in the entertainment industry, indicating a lack of success or unfavorable response. In general, 'bombed' implies a strong negative outcome.

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Context #2 | Verb

attack

In a military context, 'bombed' refers to the act of dropping explosives from aircraft onto a target. This usage is associated with warfare, where strategic bombing campaigns are undertaken to destroy enemy infrastructure or personnel. The term denotes the action of using bombs as weapons, highlighting the destructive capability of aerial attacks. 'Bombed' can imply the intensity and scale of the attack depending on the context.

Examples of usage

Translations

Translations of the word "bombed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bombardeado

🇮🇳 बमबारी की गई

🇩🇪 bombardiert

🇮🇩 dibom

🇺🇦 бомблений

🇵🇱 zbombardowany

🇯🇵 爆撃された

🇫🇷 bombardé

🇪🇸 bombardeado

🇹🇷 bombalanmış

🇰🇷 폭격당한

🇸🇦 قصف

🇨🇿 zbombardovaný

🇸🇰 zbombardovaný

🇨🇳 轰炸过的

🇸🇮 bombardiran

🇮🇸 bombaður

🇰🇿 бомбалаған

🇬🇪 ბომბდასხმული

🇦🇿 bombalanmış

🇲🇽 bombardeado

Etymology

The word 'bomb' originates from the late Middle Ages, deriving from the Latin word 'bombus', meaning 'buzzing or humming sound'. This Latin term was used to describe the sound of an explosive device. The application of 'bomb' in military contexts arose in the 17th century when the term began to refer to devices that produced a loud noise and destructive impact. The verb 'bomb' emerged in the early 20th century as aerial warfare techniques became more prevalent, particularly during World War I and II when large-scale bombing raids were utilized. Over the decades, 'bombed' evolved in its colloquial usage among audiences and performers, indicating a failure or lack of success, rather than just its original destructive implication.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,972, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.