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bomb

UK
/bɒm/
US
/bɑm/
bomb down

Translations

bombnoun
bombs
pl
UK
/bɒm/
US
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The bomb was safely defused by the bomb squad before it could cause any harm.
La bombe a été désamorcée en toute sécurité par l’équipe de déminage avant qu’elle ne puisse causer des dégâts.
Additional translations
fortuneFamilier ; dans l’expression signifiant « une très grosse somme d’argent ».
tuerieFamilier ; très bon, impressionnant.
flopFamilier ; pour un spectacle, un film ou une œuvre qui échoue.
Synonyms
device
detonator
missile
shell
ordinance
explosive
bombverb
bombed
Past Simple
bombed
Past Participle
bombing
Gerund
UK
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US
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faire un flopFamilier ; pour un spectacle, une prestation ou une tentative qui échoue.
The comedian bombed during his stand-up routine.
L’humoriste a fait un flop pendant son numéro de stand-up.
The military planned to bomb the enemy's supply lines.
L’armée prévoyait de bombarder les lignes de ravitaillement ennemies.
Additional translations
dévalerFamilier ; pour se déplacer très vite, notamment en descendant.
Synonyms
carpet bomb
shell
blow up
destroy
attack
bombadjective
more bomb
Comp.
most bomb
Super.
UK
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US
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Used both attributively (e.g., bomb disposal unit) and in slang meaning 'excellent', especially in informal speech.
génialArgot ; très impressionnant ou excellent.
That new video game is absolutely bomb.
Ce nouveau jeu vidéo est absolument génial.
Additional translations
de bombeEmploi préposé ; en rapport avec une bombe.
bombinterjection
Slang exclamation expressing admiration, excitement or approval.
Génial !Familier ; exclamation d’enthousiasme ou d’approbation.
Bomb! That track is absolutely amazing.
Génial ! Ce morceau est absolument incroyable.

Definitions

bombnoun
A device that is designed to explode and cause damage or destruction.
The bomb was safely defused by the bomb squad before it could cause any harm.
A failure or flop, especially in a theatrical production or other performance.
The new play was a bomb, receiving poor reviews and closing after just one week.
An impressive or exciting thing or event.
The party was the bomb, with great music and a lively crowd.
A large sum of money.
He spent a bomb on his new car, but he thinks it was worth every penny.
bombverb
To attack with explosive devices.
The military planned to bomb the enemy's supply lines.
To fail completely or perform poorly.
The comedian bombed during his stand-up routine.
To move very quickly or recklessly.
The kids bombed down the hill on their bikes.
bombadjective
Excellent; very impressive or pleasing (slang).
That new video game is absolutely bomb.
Relating to or designed for bombs; involving bombs (used before a noun).
A bomb disposal expert inspected the suspicious package.
bombinterjection
An exclamation used to express admiration, excitement, or strong approval (slang).
Bomb! That track is absolutely amazing.
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