smashing

[ˈsmæʃɪŋ]

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Smashing means very good or exciting, often with a bit of energy. You might say something's smashing if it's your favorite film, a fantastic restaurant, or an amazing concert.

When people use the word "smashing", they're usually expressing enthusiasm and approval. It's not just about saying something is great; it's also about conveying that it's had a strong impact on them. For example, you might say, "The fireworks display was smashing!" to mean it was incredibly impressive and enjoyable. You could also use the word to describe a new restaurant or product that's exceeding expectations: "Their menu is really smashing – I've never tasted anything like it!" In informal settings, people often use "smashing" as a euphemism for "awesome", but technically, it means something that leaves you with a strong impression, whether positive or negative.

How common is "smashing"?

Word smashing is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

verb

To break (something brittle) violently.
Example: The demolition team smashed the buildings to rubble.
To be destroyed by being smashed.
Example: The crockery smashed as it hit the floor.
To hit extremely hard.
Example: Bonds smashed the ball 467 feet, the second longest home run in the history of the park.
To ruin completely and suddenly.
Example: The news smashed any hopes of a reunion.
To defeat overwhelmingly; to gain a comprehensive success.
Example: I really smashed that English exam.
To deform through continuous pressure.
Example: I slowly smashed the modeling clay flat with the palm of my hand.
To have sexual intercourse with.
Example: Would you smash her?

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noun

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

adjective

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

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Real examples of "smashing" in context

Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Interview

and I went smashing through the garbage cans.

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