SMASHING

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

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Definition

/ˈsmæʃɪŋ/

verb

To break (something brittle) violently.
“The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.”
To be destroyed by being smashed.
“The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.”
To hit extremely hard.
“Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.”
To ruin completely and suddenly.
“The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.”
To defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.
“I really smashed that English exam.”

noun

Gerund: The action of the verb to smash.
“Some Greek dance is traditionally accompanied by the smashing of crockery.”

adjective

Serving to smash (something).
“The boxer delivered a smashing blow to his opponent's head.”
(originally United States, slightly obsolete) Wonderful, very good or impressive.
“We had a smashing time at the zoo.”