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bombshell

noun

Meaning

  1. A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact.
  2. Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
  3. (by extension) Someone who is very attractive; sex symbol.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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