bombshell

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The definition of a bombshell is something very shocking or exciting, or a very attractive person.

(noun)

  1. An example of a bombshell is a groom finding out at his wedding that his bride slept with his best man.
  2. An example of a bombshell is Marilyn Monroe.

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See bombshell in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. bomb ()
  2. any shocking surprise
  3. something which arouses great interest or excitement; sensation; specif., a woman with remarkable sex appeal, typically one who is blond and buxom

See bombshell in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An explosive bomb.
  2. One that is sensationally shocking, surprising, or amazing.
  3. One who is very attractive.

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