bombshell

[ bom-shel ]
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noun
  1. a bomb.

  2. something or someone having a sudden and sensational effect: The news of his resignation was a bombshell.

Origin of bombshell

1
1700–10; 1925–30 for def. 2; bomb + shell

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British Dictionary definitions for bombshell

bombshell

/ (ˈbɒmˌʃɛl) /


noun
  1. (esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell

  2. a shocking or unwelcome surprise: the news of his death was a bombshell

  1. informal an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell)

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Other Idioms and Phrases with bombshell

bombshell

see drop a bombshell.

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