Smashing

verb

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.verbTo break (something brittle) violently.

"The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble."

2.verbTo be destroyed by being smashed.

"The crockery smashed as it hit the floor."

3.verbTo hit extremely hard.

"Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park."

4.verbTo ruin completely and suddenly.

"The news smashed any hopes of a reunion."

5.verbTo defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.

"I really smashed that English exam."

6.verbTo deform through continuous pressure.

"I slowly smashed the modeling clay flat with the palm of my hand."

7.verbTo have sexual intercourse with.

"Would you smash her?"

8.nounGerund: The action of the verb to smash.

"Some Greek dance is traditionally accompanied by the smashing of crockery."

9.adjectiveServing to smash (something).

"The boxer delivered a smashing blow to his opponent's head."

10.adjective(originally United States, slightly obsolete) Wonderful, very good or impressive.

"We had a smashing time at the zoo."