bombshell

bomb·shell  (bmshl)

n.

1. An explosive bomb.

2. One that is sensationally shocking, surprising, or amazing.

3. One who is very attractive.

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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)

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bombshell - an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell" entertainer - a person who tries to please or amuse
	2.	bombshell - a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell" thunderbolt, thunderclap surprise - a sudden unexpected event
	3.	bombshell - an explosive bomb or artillery shell bomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

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bombshell

noun complete surprise, shock, revelation, jolt, bolt from the blue His resignation after thirteen years is a political bombshell.

Translations

bombshell [ˈbɒmʃel] N

1. (Mil) (formerly) → obús m, granada f

2. (fig) [of news etc] → bomba f
it fell like a bombshell → cayó como una bomba

3. (= attractive woman) she was a real bombshell → era todo un bombón
see also blond(e)

bombshell [ˈbɒmʃɛl] n
to be a bombshell → faire l'effet d'une bombe
to be a political bombshell → faire l'effet d'une bombe dans le monde politique
to drop a bombshell → annoncer une nouvelle qui fait l'effet d'une bombe
bomb shelter n → abri m antiaérien
bomb site n

(= empty piece of land) → lieu m bombardé

the bomb site (= place where bomb attack took place) → le lieu de l'attentat à la bombe

bombshell [ˈbɒmˌʃɛl] n (fig) (news) → bomba
a blonde bombshell → una bionda esplosiva