smash
/smæʃ/
noun
- 1
The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.
“I could hear the screech of the brakes, then the horrible smash of cars colliding.”
- 2
A traffic collision.
“The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash.”
- 3
Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc); a hit.
“This new show is sure to be a smash.”
- 4
A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.
“A smash may not be as pretty as a good half volley, but it can still win points.”
- 5
A bankruptcy.
- 6
A kind of julep cocktail containing chunks of fresh fruit that can be eaten after finishing the drink.
verb
- 1
To break (something brittle) violently.
“The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.”
- 2
To be destroyed by being smashed.
“The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.”
- 3
To hit extremely hard.
“Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.”
- 4
To ruin completely and suddenly.
“The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.”
- 5
To defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.
“I really smashed that English exam.”
- 6
To deform through continuous pressure.
“I slowly smashed the modeling clay flat with the palm of my hand.”
- 7
To have sexual intercourse with.
“Would you smash her?”
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