Smasher: meaning, definitions and examples

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smasher

 

[ หˆsmรฆสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang usage

A smasher is often used in informal contexts to refer to something or someone that is very impressive or striking. It can describe a person who is exceptionally attractive or an event that is exceptionally exciting. The term is derived from the idea of something that 'smashes' the competition or sets a new standard. In various vernaculars, it can also mean a powerful hit or strike.

Synonyms

hit, showstopper, stunner

Examples of usage

  • That concert was a real smasher!
  • She looks like a smasher in that dress.
  • He delivered a smasher of a performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "smasher" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น esmashador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฎเฅˆเคถเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zertrรผmmerer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemukul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฑะธะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozbijacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒžใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฃใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉcraseur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aplastador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ezici

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๊ดด์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุญุทู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zniฤeฤ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ niฤiteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razbijaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brjรณtari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพัŽัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒ›แƒขแƒ•แƒ แƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sarsฤฑdฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aplastador

Etymology

The word 'smasher' originates from the verb 'smash', which dates back to the late 14th century, derived from the Old English 'smaescan', meaning to crush or break into pieces. Over time, the term evolved in both spelling and meaning, transitioning into a more metaphorical usage in the 20th century. The slang adaptation of 'smasher' took root in popular culture, where it came to signify anything that is strikingly impressive or impactful. This shift reflects societal trends where language metamorphoses to express admiration or excitement in a casual context. As the colloquial use expanded, 'smasher' found a place in various media and conversations, contributing to its recognition as a vibrant part of contemporary vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,828, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.