Smashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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smashed

[ smæʃt ]

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action

To break something violently into many pieces, to defeat someone easily in a game or competition, to hit someone or something very hard

Synonyms

break, crush, demolish, destroy, shatter

Examples of usage

The vase fell and smashed into a thousand pieces.
They smashed their opponents in the final game.
He smashed the door with his foot.

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tennis

A forceful overhead stroke in tennis, typically involving a powerful downward movement of the arm.

Synonyms

backhand, forehand, overhead, serve, volley

Examples of usage

He won the point with a powerful smash.
Her smash was unstoppable.

Translations

Translations of the word "smashed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esmagado

🇮🇳 टूटा हुआ

🇩🇪 zerquetscht

🇮🇩 hancur

🇺🇦 розбитий

🇵🇱 rozbity

🇯🇵 粉々になった (konna ni natta)

🇫🇷 écrasé

🇪🇸 aplastado

🇹🇷 ezilmiş

🇰🇷 부서진 (buseojin)

🇸🇦 محطم

🇨🇿 rozbitý

🇸🇰 rozbitý

🇨🇳 粉碎的 (fěnsuì de)

🇸🇮 zdrobljen

🇮🇸 brotið

🇰🇿 сынған

🇬🇪 დამსხვრეული (damskhvreuli)

🇦🇿 əzilmiş

🇲🇽 aplastado

Word origin

The word 'smashed' originated from the Middle English word 'smashen', which meant 'to crush'. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the meanings of breaking something violently and defeating someone easily. In tennis, the term 'smash' was introduced to describe a forceful overhead stroke. The word has since become a popular term in both everyday language and sports.