bomb, explosive; something shocking, something that creates a sensation; performer who has a thrilling and extraordinary effect; person who hasa sudden and sensational effect
(Military Slang) run especially to quickly evacuate an area
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Bombshell Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
(n.)
A bomb. See Bomb, n.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter. AboutA bomb. See Bomb, n.
bombshell
\bomb"shell`\ (&?;), n. a bomb. see bomb, n.
bombshell
n
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" [syn: thunderbolt, thunderclap]
3. an explosive bomb or artillery shell
Meaning
A glamorous blonde.
Origin
The phrase was first used to describe Jean Harlow. Her US film 'Bombshell' was released in the UK as 'Blonde Bombshell'.
© 2004 The Phrase Finder. Take a look at Phrase Finder’s sister site, the Phrases Thesaurus, a subscription service for professional writers & language lovers.A glamorous blonde.
Origin
The phrase was first used to describe Jean Harlow. Her US film 'Bombshell' was released in the UK as 'Blonde Bombshell'.
1. sudden or devastating action or effect: "His resignation was a bombshell"; 2. woman who is physically well-endowed
make a startling or unexpected announcement
Noun
1. an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell"
(hypernym) entertainer
2. a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"
(synonym) thunderbolt, thunderclap
(hypernym) surprise
3. an explosive bomb or artillery shell
(hypernym) bomb
Bombshell Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
Bombshell may refer to:
- Bombshell (sex symbol), a sexually attractive woman
- Bomb, an explosive device
- Shell of a bomb
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