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cherry bomb

n.
A red, ball-shaped firecracker that explodes with a loud bang.
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cher′ry bomb`


n.
a red, globular firecracker with a long fuse and high explosive capability.
[1950–55]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.cherry bomb - a red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive powercherry bomb - a red ball-shaped firecracker with high explosive power
firecracker, banger - firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
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Rondina lived up to her 'Cherry Bomb' nickname and scored five the Blaze Spikers' last six points including the rocket that gave Petron the bronze.
Previously on April 18, NCT 127 made a guest appearance on ABC's "Good Morning America" and "Strahan and Sara." The group was introduced as a "K-pop sensation" on the set at Times Square and it performed a mash-up version of its hit songs "Cherry Bomb" and new song "Superhuman."
Ahead of the North American leg of their concert tour, 'NEO CITY -- The Origin', the nine-member band made their US morning-show debut on ABC morning show, 'Good Morning America', and on the 'Strahan and Sar' talk show with a 'Superhuman-inspired performance of their new pulsing single and 2017 single 'Cherry Bomb'.
She says the Cherry Bomb lip colour from the line is her favourite."I chose names that I personally loved a lot.
But this time more businesses have come on board with St Canna's Ale House and Peartree Language School joining The Apothocary, Cherry Bomb Tattoo Studio, Crafty Devil Brewing, Fair Do's/Siopa Teg and Venn Tailoring in hosting the festive shopping experience.
Preceded success came with the Runaways, including the hit song "Cherry Bomb".
Too many people, mostly youngsters looking for fun, think attractively named drugs like Cherry Bomb are fine.
Founded in 1927, AP Exhaust Technologies has become a manufacturer and supplier of automotive, light truck, and heavy-duty exhaust and emissions products under the AP, CATCO, ANSA, Cherry Bomb, TruckEx, Xlerator, and Silverlinebrands among others.
There are a further nine new entries on course to enter the Top 40 this week, including Shawn Mendes debut album Handwritten, which enters at number 8 and rapper Tyler, The Creator is new at Number 10 with his Cherry Bomb.
Hero Peter Quill listens to his Awesome Mix Vol 1 cassette tape featuring classic 1970's songs like 10CC's I'm Not in Love, The Runaways' Cherry Bomb, and the aforementioned Hooked On a Feeling by Blue Swede.
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