the bomb
The phrase "the bomb" is a slang term that can describe something exceptionally good or refer to a powerful explosive device.
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Definition
B2Colloquial
(slang, informal)Something extremely good or impressive.
Example
- That new movie was the bomb!
- Her homemade cookies are the bomb.
B2Military
(technical)A powerful explosive device, often referring to a nuclear weapon.
Example
- The country is rumored to have the bomb.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "the bomb":
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