smasher

smash  (smsh)

v. smashed, smash·ing, smash·es

v.tr.

1. To break (something) into pieces suddenly, noisily, and violently; shatter. See Synonyms at break.

2.

a. To throw or dash (something) violently so as to shatter or crush. See Synonyms at crush.

b. To strike with a heavy blow; batter.

3. Sports To hit (a ball or shuttlecock) in a forceful overhand stroke.

4. To crush or destroy completely: smashed all resistance.

v.intr.

1. To strike or collide suddenly, noisily, and violently: The car smashed into a tree.

2. To break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow or collision.

3. Sports To hit a ball or shuttlecock in a forceful overhand stroke.

4. To be crushed or destroyed.

5. To go bankrupt.

n.

1.

a. The act or sound of smashing.

b. The condition of having been smashed.

2.

a. Total defeat or destruction; ruin.

b. Financial failure; bankruptcy.

3. A collision or crash.

4.

a. A drink made of mint, sugar, soda water, and alcoholic liquor, usually brandy.

b. A soft drink made of crushed fruit.

5. Sports A forceful overhand stroke, as in tennis or badminton.

6. Informal A resounding success: The play was a smash on Broadway.

adj. Informal

Of, relating to, or being a resounding success: a smash hit on Broadway.

adv.

With a sudden violent crash.

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[Probably of imitative origin.]

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smasher n.

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smasher

Noun

Informal, chiefly Brit a person or thing that is very attractive or outstanding

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	smasher - a person who smashes something individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
	2.	smasher - a very attractive or seductive looking woman knockout, lulu, mantrap, stunner, peach, ravisher, looker, beauty, sweetheart, dish adult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted"
	3.	smasher - a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang" hit, smash, bang, strike success - an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success" megahit, smash hit, blockbuster - an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel) sleeper - an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer"