smash
verb
[ smaʃ ]
• violently break (something) into pieces.
• "the thief smashed a window to get into the car"
• move so as to hit or collide with something with great force and impact.
• "their plane smashed into a mountainside"
smash
noun
• an act or sound of something smashing.
• "he heard the smash of glass"
• a very successful song, film, show, or performer.
• "a box office smash"
Similar:
great success,
sensation,
sell-out,
triumph,
succès fou,
hit,
smash hit,
superhit,
winner,
crowd-puller,
knockout,
wow,
biggie,
• a mixture of spirits (typically brandy) with flavoured water and ice.
• a bankruptcy or financial failure.
smash
adverb
• with a sudden, violent shattering.
• "they were together for an instant, and then smash it was all gone"
Origin:
early 18th century (as a noun): probably imitative, representing a blend of words such as smack, smite with bash, mash, etc.
