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bomb⋅shell

  [bom-shel]
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–noun
1. a bomb.
2. something or someone having a sudden and sensational effect: The news of his resignation was a bombshell.
Origin:
1700–10; 1925–30 for def. 2; bomb + shell
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bomb·shell   (bŏm'shěl')   
n.  
  1. An explosive bomb.
  2. One that is sensationally shocking, surprising, or amazing.
  3. One who is very attractive.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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