What does smash mean?
Definitions for smash
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This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word smash.
Princeton's WordNet
knock, bash, bang, smash, beltnoun
a vigorous blow
"the sudden knock floored him"; "he took a bash right in his face"; "he got a bang on the head"
smash, smash-upnoun
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
overhead, smashnoun
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
crash, smashnoun
the act of colliding with something
"his crash through the window"; "the fullback's smash into the defensive line"
hit, smash, smasher, strike, bangverb
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"
smash, nail, boom, blastverb
hit hard
"He smashed a 3-run homer"
smash, dashverb
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
"Smash a plate"
bankrupt, ruin, break, smashverb
reduce to bankruptcy
"My daughter's fancy wedding is going to break me!"; "The slump in the financial markets smashed him"
smashverb
hit violently
"She smashed her car against the guard rail"
crush, smash, demolishverb
humiliate or depress completely
"She was crushed by his refusal of her invitation"; "The death of her son smashed her"
bang up, smash up, smashverb
damage or destroy as if by violence
"The teenager banged up the car of his mother"
smashverb
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
smashverb
collide or strike violently and suddenly
"The motorcycle smashed into the guard rail"
smashverb
overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
"The police smashed the drug ring after they were tipped off"
smashadverb
break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
"The window smashed"
smash, smashinglyadverb
with a loud crash
"the car went smash through the fence"
Wiktionary
smashnoun
The sound of a violent impact, to strike violently.
I could hear the screech of the brakes, then the horrible smash of cars colliding.
smashnoun
A traffic accident.
The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash.
smashnoun
Something very successful.
This new show of mine is sure to be a smash.
smashnoun
A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.
A smash may not be as pretty as a good half volley, but it can still win points.
smashverb
To break (something brittle) violently.
smashverb
To hit extremely hard.
smashverb
To ruin completely and suddenly.
The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.
smashverb
To defeat overwhelmingly.
The Indians smashed the Yankees 22-0.
smashverb
To deform through continuous pressure.
I slowly smashed the modeling clay flat with the palm of my hand.
smashverb
To be destroyed by being smashed.
The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.
Etymology: Onomatopoeic
ChatGPT
smash
1. To violently break or strike something into pieces, usually resulting in noise or damage. 2. Succeeding or doing exceptionally well in an activity or performance. 3. In video games, it refers to a powerful attack move. 4. In casual usage, it can refer to a particularly attractive individual. 5. In physics, it refers to an experimental process where particles are collided at high speeds to study their properties. 6. In tennis, it refers to a strong overhead shot. Please note that the definition can change based on the context in which the term "smash" is used.
Webster Dictionary
Smashverb
to break in pieces by violence; to dash to pieces; to crush
Smashverb
to break up, or to pieces suddenly, as the result of collision or pressure
Smashnoun
a breaking or dashing to pieces; utter destruction; wreck
Smashnoun
hence, bankruptcy
Etymology: [Cf. Sw. smisk a blow, stroke, smiska to strike, dial. Sw. smaske to kiss with a noise, and E. smack a loud kiss, a slap.]
Wikidata
Smash
Smash is the third studio album by American punk rock band The Offspring. After touring in support of their previous album, Ignition, The Offspring began recording Smash in October 1993 at Track Record in North Hollywood, California. Recording and production were finished two months later, and the album was released on April 8, 1994 on Epitaph Records. Smash incorporates elements of punk rock and grunge. In the United States, Smash has sold over six million copies as of 2013 and has been certified 6x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Peaking at number four on the US Billboard 200, it has sold over 12-16 million copies worldwide, making it the best-selling independent label album of all time. It was the first album released on Epitaph Records to obtain gold and platinum status. Smash was The Offspring's introduction into worldwide popularity and critical acclaim, and produced a number of hit singles including the hugely successful "Come Out and Play", "Self Esteem" and "Gotta Get Away" singles. As a fan-favorite, Smash received generally positive reviews from critics and garnered attention from major labels, including Columbia Records, with whom The Offspring would sign in 1996. The album has been recognized as an influential and seminal component of the punk rock and pop punk scene in the mid-1990s.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Smash
smash, v.t. to break in pieces violently: to crush: to dash violently.—v.i. to act with crushing force: to be broken to pieces: to be ruined, to fail: to dash violently.—n. act of smashing, destruction, ruin, bankruptcy.—ns. Smash′er, one who smashes: (slang) one who passes bad money, bad money itself: anything great or extraordinary; Smash′ing.—adj. crushing: dashing.—n. Smash′-up, a serious smash. [Prob. Sw. dial. smaske, to smack.]
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British National Corpus
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'smash' in Verbs Frequency: #866
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Anagrams for smash »
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of smash in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of smash in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of smash in a Sentence
Only the United States has the capacity to identify and smash Al-Shabaab elements operating within our country. The time for surgical strikes and limited engagement has passed, as Somalia’s problems have metastasized into the World’s problems.
[ Hardy ] is a legit blue belt. I have over 10 years of experience as a ref and after I first saw him compete at the REORG championship, I knew he would smash it at my competition, it takes dedication and hard work to reach that level. He is technically, physically, and mentally skilled. He is someone that wants to win in the best possible way, which is making his opponent submit and tap out.
The PS4 is an absolute smash-hit and destroyed Sony's direct competition, Microsoft, in this console generation, everyone is waiting for the PS5 now.
Matt Sayles/Invision/AP -RRB- JANE:
I did apparently smash my kneecap, so it’s really painful, and I’m not allowed to really move it for about two or three weeks, but you know what? I’m acting above the kneecap, and I have a wonderful double for below the kneecap!
Sonic: What!! (The door itself opens behind Sonic) Get away from me! (the nintendo gamecube super smash bros melee and cindy-lou who pleas be Sonic's friend, and the smee manically laughs) I have to lose weight! (he backs away from them until he falls into the dark abyss)
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- تحطيمArabic
- esmaixadaCatalan, Valencian
- smečCzech
- schmettern, zusammenschlagen, zerbrechen, zerschellen, zertrümmern, zerschmetternGerman
- frakasiEsperanto
- golpear, machucar, destrozar, estrellarSpanish
- درهم کوبیدنPersian
- mäiskäistä, murskata, murskautua, pirstoa, iskulyönti, hitti, jysäyttää, rämähdys, paukausFinnish
- percuter, fracasser, écraser, smashFrench
- brisScottish Gaelic
- गरजHindi
- mölvaIcelandic
- smashItalian
- 打ち砕くJapanese
- haukuru, haukereMāori
- smash, voltreffer, dreun, klapDutch
- smash, golpear, batidaPortuguese
- грохот, рубануть, разбить, вмазать, ударить, смэш, успех, крушение, сокрушить, разбиться, долбануть, грохнуть, разгромить, громитьRussian
- смеч, smečSerbo-Croatian
- smashSwedish
- బాదు, నాశనం చేయుTelugu
- çiviTurkish
- צעברעכןYiddish
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