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bombshell

bombs·hell

UK/ˈbɒmʃɛl/ US/ˈbɑmʃɛl/ uncommon

noun

1.

an entertainer who has a sensational effect

  • “she was a blonde bombshell”
2.

a shocking surprise

  • “news of the attack came like a bombshell”
Synonyms
3.

Origin

From bomb + shell.

Phrases

  • blonde bombshell
  • drop a bombshell

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