Associations to the word «Bombshell»

Wiktionary

BOMBSHELL, noun. A bomb or artillery shell designed to explode on impact
BOMBSHELL, noun. Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational
BOMBSHELL, noun. (by extension) someone who is very attractive (compare sex symbol)

Dictionary definition

BOMBSHELL, noun. An entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell".
BOMBSHELL, noun. A shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell".
BOMBSHELL, noun. An explosive bomb or artillery shell.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley