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smasher

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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 notes

In plain EnglishEither something that smashes things, or, informally, a very attractive person.

When to use it

The "attractive person" sense is dated British slang.

Word forms

smashers plural

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Etymology

From smash + -er.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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