smash

About 1.49 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together.

   I could hear the screech of the brakes, then the horrible smash of cars colliding.

2. noun A traffic collision.

   The driver and two passengers were badly injured in the smash.

3. noun Something very successful or popular (as music, food, fashion, etc).

   This new show is sure to be a smash.

4. noun A very hard overhead shot hit sharply downward.

   A smash may not be as pretty as a good half volley, but it can still win points.

5. noun A bankruptcy.
6. noun A disaster; a bad situation.
7. noun A mashed foodstuff.
8. noun A kind of julep cocktail containing chunks of fresh fruit that can be eaten after finishing the drink.

Similar words

bash bang hit crash knock smash up collision boom overhead blast

Often followed by

the it hit a up into his and them

Word family

smashed smasher smashers smashes smashing