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bombshell [ˈbɒmˌʃɛl] n
1. (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) (esp formerly) a bomb or artillery shell 2. a shocking or unwelcome surprise the news of his death was a bombshell 3. Informal an attractive girl or woman (esp in the phrase blonde bombshell) ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
bombshell noun complete surprise, shock, revelation, jolt, bolt from the blue His resignation after thirteen years is a political bombshell. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The German attache, whose name was Baron von Opperman, did not speak until the champagne was served, when he threw a bombshell into the midst of the little party. The word had fallen like a bombshell in the pure and tranquil atmosphere of the Archer dining-room. I glanced at father, and I was afraid he was going to giggle at the effect of this human bombshell he had been guilty of launching amongst us. |
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