noun
smasher
smash
Smasher (noun) means something or someone that smashes things. Example: “The wrecking ball was an efficient smasher of old brick walls.”
noun
1
Something or someone that smashes things.
"The wrecking ball was an efficient smasher of old brick walls."
2
(informal, British) A strikingly attractive person.
"Her new boyfriend is an absolute smasher."
How to use smasher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither something that smashes things, or, informally, a very attractive person.
When to use it
The "attractive person" sense is dated British slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- smashers
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Etymology
Formed from smash and -er.
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Rhymes for smasher
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What does “smasher” mean?
The word “smasher” means something or someone that smashes things. In plain terms, either something that smashes things, or, informally, a very attractive person.
How do you pronounce “smasher”?
“Smasher” is pronounced smash (/smæʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “smasher” in a sentence?
Here is “smasher” used in a sentence: “The wrecking ball was an efficient smasher of old brick walls.”
What part of speech is “smasher”?
“Smasher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “smasher” have?
“Smasher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: something or someone that smashes things.
