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Webster 1913 Edition


Bombshell

Bomb′shellˊ

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Noun.
1.
A bomb. See
Bomb
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Noun.

Definition 2024


bombshell

bombshell

English

Noun

bombshell (plural bombshells)

  1. a bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
  2. something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational
  3. (by extension) someone who is very attractive (compare sex symbol)
    Diana Dors, the "1950s blonde bombshell" ...

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