Hebrew

Noun

פְּצָצָה • ‎(petzatza) f ‎(plural indefinite פְּצָצוֹת, singular construct פְּצָצַת־)

1. a bomb
2. (by extension) a bombshell (something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational)
3. (slang) Someone who is very physically attractive; a bombshell.
4. (slang) Something amazing or beautiful; the bomb.

   הסרט אתמול היה פצצה.‎ ― The film yesterday was amazing [literally was a bomb].

Usage notes

• The singular construct פיצצת \ פִּצְצַת־ ‎(pitsetsát-) also occurs.

Derived terms

• פְּצָצָה אֲטוֹמִית ‎(petzatza atomít)