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Bomb

Bahm

/ˈbɑːm/

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bomb

Dictionary meaning

An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual.

Examples

  • They bombed the convenience store during a riot.
  • I totally bombed that math test.

Synonyms: turkey

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