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Definition of smashing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
performanceUK forceful and effectiveUK
- He gave a smashing presentation that impressed everyone.
2.
- The party was absolutely smashing.
Noun
1.
breaking actionact of breaking something into pieces
- The smashing of the vase was heard across the room.
2.
- The event was a smashing, attracting a huge crowd.
Expressions with smashing
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enjoy oneself greatly or have a wonderful experience
We had a smashing time at the party!
breaking a previous best achievement or amount
She made a record-smashing jump at the competition.
highly popular or acclaimed event
The new movie became a smashing success overnight.
expresses strong approval or excitement about an idea
That's a smashing idea, let's do it!
very enjoyable or wonderful experience or event
We had a smashing time at the party!
Origin of smashing
English, smash (to break) + -ing (action)
Terms with smashing included in their meaning
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thin crispy patty
burger with a thin, crispy patty made by smashing ground beef
car smashing
motorsport event where cars deliberately crash into each other
abr: Large Electron-Positron Collider
large machine for smashing particles in physics experiments
impact tool
tool for smashing or chipping
Examples of smashing in a sentence
The team made a smashing comeback in the final quarter. Her performance in the play was smashing. The new restaurant has a smashing atmosphere. The smashing of the window startled the neighbors. The smashing of the piñata was the highlight of the party. Her book launch was a smashing, selling out in hours.
The concert was a smashing, receiving rave reviews.
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- French:percutant, cassage, ...
- German:durchschlagend, Zerschlagen, ...
- Italian:formidabile, rottura, ...
- Spanish:espectacular, rotura, ...
- Portuguese:arrasador, quebra, ...
- Chinese:有力的, 破碎, ...
- Japanese:圧倒的な, 粉砕, ...
- Arabic:رَائِع, تحطيم, ...
- Hebrew:עוֹצְמָתִי, נִפּוּץ, ...
- Russian:сокрушительный, разбивание, ...
- Ukrainian:сильний, розбиття, ...
- Hindi:ज़बरदस्त, टूटना, ...
Definition of smash - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hit stronglytr./intr. hit with forceful impacttr./intr.
- She smashed the ball over the net.
2.
destructiontr. break something into pieces violentlytr.
- He smashed the vase on the floor.
3.
- Our team smashed the opponents in the final.
4.
collisionintr. collide violently with somethingintr.
- The car smashed into the wall.
5.
- The new movie smashed box office records.
Noun
1.
loud noisesound of a violent impact or collision
- The vase fell with a smash.
2.
- There was a smash on the highway.
3.
- The movie was a smash at the box office.
4.
sportTECH. hard overhead shot in tennisTECH.
- He won the point with a powerful smash.
5.
drinkUS cocktail with chunks of fresh fruitUS
- She ordered a refreshing smash at the bar.
6.
foodUK mashed foodstuffUK
- We had sausage and smash for dinner.
Images of smash
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Expressions with smash
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destroy something by hitting it hard
The workers will smash down the old building tomorrow.
thing extremely popular and very successful
That movie was a smash hit last summer.
destroy or damage severely
He managed to smash up his car in the accident.
succeed impressively in a particular task
She hoped to smash it at the upcoming interview.
break into a place using a lot of force
The police had to smash their way in to rescue her.
break through barriers to advancement
She worked hard to smash the glass ceiling in her industry.
destroy someone's dreams or aspirations
The rejection letter smashed her hopes of becoming a doctor.
break something by force
The firefighters had to smash through the door to rescue the child.
break something into very small pieces
The vase was smashed to atoms during the move.
break into many tiny pieces
The vase fell and smashed to smithereens.
cause severe damage to someone's face
The fight ended with one of them getting his face smashed in.
break something completely into many small parts
He smashed the vase to pieces.
random characters typed to show strong feelings online
She sent a keyboard smash when she was excited.
burger with a thin, crispy patty made by smashing ground beef
I ordered a smash burger with extra cheese.
forceful blow using the forearm
The forearm smash knocked the opponent down.
family event where a child destroys a cake
We planned a cake smash for her first birthday.
break something and leave quickly
The thief decided to smash and dash after breaking the window.
break something into very small pieces
The storm smashed the old barn to matchwood.
small cake for a baby to smash at a birthday
The baby had a colorful smash cake for her first birthday.
theft involving breaking a barrier to steal quickly
The jewelry store was targeted in a smash-and-grab last night.
characterized by forceful and direct tactics
The politician's smash-mouth approach won him many supporters.
crash involving vehicles
There was a big smash-up on the highway.
chaotic or disastrous situation
The event turned into a train smash due to poor planning.
into a state of ruin or failure
Their plans went all to smash after the storm.
Origin of smash
Middle English, smas (break)
Examples of smash in a sentence
The boxer smashed his opponent with a powerful punch. The storm smashed the windows of the old house. She accidentally smashed her phone on the ground. She smashed the world record in swimming. They smashed their rivals in the chess tournament. The vase smashed when it hit the floor.
He smashed the guitar on stage during the concert. The band smashed all previous sales records. Her debut novel smashed expectations and became a bestseller. The window broke with a loud smash. There was a smash as the cars collided. A smash caused delays on the main road. The news reported a smash involving several vehicles. Her debut album was a smash in the music industry. The new video game became a smash overnight. Her smash landed just inside the baseline. The crowd cheered after his cross-court smash. He enjoyed a berry smash during the summer party. The menu featured a tropical smash with pineapple and mango. The restaurant is famous for its creamy smash. She prepared a bowl of smash for the baby.
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- French:frapper, fracas, ...
- German:schmettern, Krachen, ...
- Italian:schiacciare, fragore, ...
- Spanish:aplastar, estruendo, ...
- Portuguese:esmagar, estrondo, ...
- Chinese:猛击, 砰然巨响, ...
- Japanese:強打する, ガチャン, ...
- Arabic:حَطَّمَ, تحطم, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַכּוֹת, רַעַשׁ חָזָק, ...
- Russian:ударить, грохот, ...
- Ukrainian:вдарити, звук удару, ...
- Hindi:जोर से मारना, टूटने की आवाज़, ...
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