bombshell

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Synonyms: gobshell, bombshells, bodyshell

Antonyms: gobshell, bombshells, bodyshell

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Noun

1. {{senseid|en|grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell, historically}} {{lb|en|historical}} Any [[grenade]], [[mortar]] shell, or [[artillery]] shell (hollow metal object) containing a [[charge#Noun|charge]] that can [[explode]].
2. {{lb|en|figurative}} Something that is very [[surprising]], [[shocking]], [[amazing]] or [[sensational]].
3. {{lb|en|by extension}} Someone who is very [[attractive]]; a [[sex symbol]].
4. {{senseid|en|dating reality show contestant}} An attractive contestant introduced midway through a [[dating]] [[reality show]] as a disruptive challenger or [[game changer]].

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