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bombs

 

[ bษ’mz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in warfare

Explosive devices used as weapons, typically designed to explode on impact or be detonated at a specific time. Bombs can vary in size and power, from small hand grenades to large aerial bombs.

Synonyms

explosives, missiles, ordnance

Examples of usage

  • Bombs were dropped on enemy territory during the war.
  • The bomb was defused by the bomb disposal squad.
  • The terrorist attack involved the use of homemade bombs.
Context #2 | Noun

in slang

Something impressive, excellent, or exciting. Often used to describe a performance or event that is very successful or thrilling.

Synonyms

amazing, fantastic, outstanding

Examples of usage

  • That concert was the bomb, everyone loved it!
  • Her new song is the bomb, it's already at the top of the charts.
Context #3 | Verb

slang

To achieve great success or acclaim, especially in a sudden or sensational way.

Synonyms

disappoint, fail, flop

Examples of usage

  • The new product totally bombs in the market.
  • The movie bombed at the box office.

Translations

Translations of the word "bombs" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bombas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bomben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bom

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะพะผะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bomby

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†ๅผพ (ใฐใใ ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bombes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bombas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bombalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญํƒ„ (poktan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุจู„ (qanabil)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bomby

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bomby

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‚ธๅผน (zhร dร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bombe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengjur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะผะฑะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ›แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bombalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bombas

Etymology

The word 'bomb' originated in the late 17th century, borrowed from French 'bombe' or Italian 'bomba', which in turn came from Latin 'bombus' meaning 'a booming sound'. Originally used to refer to an explosive device, the term has evolved to also encompass slang meanings related to excellence or success.

See also: bomb, bombast, bombastic, bomber, bombing, bombshell.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,610 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.