bomb
Translation
bomb, flop
Examples
The police found a bomb in the car.
The police found a bomb in the car.
The movie was a total bomb.
The film was a total bomb.
Grammar Patterns
a bomb an explosive device The police found a bomb in the car.
a bomb (informal) a complete failure The movie was a total bomb.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explosive; (for failure) flop, disaster
Etymology
From Italian 'bomba', from Latin 'bombus' (a booming sound), of onomatopoeic origin.
Memory Tips
The word 'bomb' sounds like the 'boom' it makes.