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smash hit

American  

noun

1. a person or thing that is overwhelmingly successful or popular.

   Both the play and the movie based on it were smash hits.

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smash hit Idioms  

1. An outstanding success, as in She was a smash hit in the role of the governess, or His first book was a smash hit but this one isn't doing well. [c. 1920]

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Usage

What does smash hit mean? A smash hit is a wildly successful piece of media or entertainment, especially songs, movies and TV, and musicals. It’s broadened to refer to anything that’s very popular. How is smash hit pronounced?[ smash hit ]

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Binge-worthy: The coming-of-age drama “Sterling Point” has been this summer’s surprise smash hit, and with good reason.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

They included "Coat of Many Colors," the soundtrack smash hit "9 to 5" and the iconic ballad "I Will Always Love You," which became an international success for Whitney Houston.

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Coogler’s recent deal with Warner Bros. to regain ownership rights to his smash hit “Sinners” was a boon for filmmakers who’ve long been frustrated with studio greed and meddling.

From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026

The internet trend that led to A24’s smash hit “Backrooms” has given a visual language to Gen Z’s real-world anxieties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

Let’s be honest here: I was a smash hit!

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney

Related Words

• comedy
• drama
• hit
• musical
• opera
• performance
• show