smash

/smæʃ/

noun

  1. 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. 2

    A traffic collision.

    The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash.
  3. 3

    Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc); a hit.

    This new show is sure to be a smash.
  4. 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. 5

    A bankruptcy.

  6. 6

    A kind of julep cocktail containing chunks of fresh fruit that can be eaten after finishing the drink.

verb

  1. 1

    To break (something brittle) violently.

    The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.
  2. 2

    To be destroyed by being smashed.

    The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.
  3. 3

    To hit extremely hard.

    Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.
  4. 4

    To ruin completely and suddenly.

    The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.
  5. 5

    To defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.

    I really smashed that English exam.
  6. 6

    To deform through continuous pressure.

    I slowly smashed the modeling clay flat with the palm of my hand.
  7. 7

    To have sexual intercourse with.

    Would you smash her?

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