What does SMASH mean?

Smash Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

As a noun, smash means a violent collision or impact, or a great success or achievement. As a verb, smash means to break or shatter violently, or to hit or strike with great force.

Pronunciations

US: /smæʃ/

UK: /smæʃ/

Origin and Usage

The word smash originated in the early 18th century from the Middle English word "smashen" which means to break or destroy. It has been used in various contexts, including sports, music, and entertainment.

Synonyms

Noun: crash, collision, impact, success, achievement

Verb: break, shatter, destroy, hit, strike

Related Words

Crash, break, shake, crush, splat

Example Sentences

Noun:

• The car was a total smash after the collision.
• The movie was a box office smash, grossing over $100 million.

Verb:

• He accidentally smashed the vase while cleaning it.
• The tennis player smashed the ball over the net for a point.