Bomb

English Meaning

A great noise; a hollow sound.

1. An explosive weapon detonated by impact, proximity to an object, a timing mechanism, or other means.
2. An atomic or nuclear bomb. Used with the.
3. Any of various weapons detonated to release destructive material, such as smoke or gas.
4. Football A long forward pass.
5. A container capable of withstanding high internal pressure.
6. A vessel for storing compressed gas.
7. A portable, manually operated container that ejects a spray, foam, or gas under pressure.
8. Slang A dismal failure; a fiasco.
9. Slang An old car.
10. Slang One that is excellent or superior. Used with the.
11. Chiefly British Slang A large amount of money.
12. Chiefly British Slang A great success.
13. To attack, damage, or destroy with or as if with bombs.
14. To drop a bomb or bombs.
15. Slang To fail miserably: The play bombed.
16. Slang To paint a graffito.