bombshell
Pronunciation: /ˈbɑmʃɛl/
The English word “bombshell” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- Any grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell (hollow metal object) containing a charge that can explode.
- Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
- Someone who is very attractive; a sex symbol.
Etymology
From bomb + shell.
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