smasher

smash

S0492700 (smăsh)v. smashed, smash·ing, smash·es v.tr.1. a. To break (something) into pieces suddenly, noisily, and violently; shatter. See Synonyms at break.b. To render (something) into a mush or pulp, as by throwing or crushing: smashed the tomatoes against the wall. See Synonyms at crush.2. a. To strike with a heavy blow or impact: The boxer smashed his opponent in the ribs. The bulldozer smashed down the barricade.b. Sports To hit (a ball, puck, or shuttlecock) in a forceful overhand stroke.c. To cause to come into forceful contact with something: stood up and smashed his head against the cabinet door.3. To crush or destroy completely: The army smashed the rebellion.4. To surpass or outdo by a large margin: smashed the record for goals in a season.v.intr.1. To move and strike or collide suddenly, noisily, and violently: The car smashed into a tree.2. To break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow or collision: The dish smashed when it hit the floor.3. Sports To hit a ball, puck, or shuttlecock in a forceful overhand stroke.4. To go bankrupt.n.1. a. A heavy blow or collision: The smash knocked over the signpost.b. Sports A forceful overhand stroke, as in tennis or badminton.2. A violent breaking of something or the noise made by such breaking: There was a loud smash in the kitchen as the dishes fell off the shelf.3. a. Total defeat or destruction; ruin.b. Financial failure; bankruptcy.4. a. A drink made of mint, sugar, soda water, and alcoholic liquor, usually brandy.b. A soft drink made of crushed fruit.5. Informal A resounding success: The play was a smash on Broadway.adj. Informal Of, relating to, or being a resounding success: a smash hit on Broadway.adv. With a sudden violent crash.

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[Probably of imitative origin.]

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smash′er n.

smasher

(ˈsmæʃə) ninformal chiefly Brit a person or thing that is very attractive or outstanding

smash•er

(ˈsmæʃ ər)

n. 1. a person or thing that smashes. 2. a person or thing that is very attractive or extraordinary. [1785–95]

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Noun	1.	smasher - a person who smashes somethingindividual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"
	2.	smasher - a very attractive or seductive looking womanknockout, lulu, mantrap, stunner, peach, ravisher, looker, beauty, sweetheart, dishadult female, woman - an adult female person (as opposed to a man); "the woman kept house while the man hunted"
	3.	smasher - a conspicuous success; "that song was his first hit and marked the beginning of his career"; "that new Broadway show is a real smasher"; "the party went with a bang"hit, smash, bang, strikesuccess - an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"megahit, smash hit, blockbuster - an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)sleeper - an unexpected hit; "that movie was the sleeper of the summer"

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