Bombshell Definition & Meaning

bombshell
noun
  1. an entertainer who has a sensational effect; "she was a blonde bombshell"
  2. a shocking surprise; "news of the attack came like a bombshell"
  3. an explosive bomb or artillery shell

"Bombshell" in song lyrics

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  • "of a brother that drop the bombshell"
    Main Source — Vamos a Rapiar
  • "aol artist main bombshell"
    AOL — AOL
  • "new york chiefs 1940's team member blonde bombshell"
    AOL — AOL

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