noun
- explosive devices designed to cause damage or destruction
- complete failures, especially in entertainment
Usage: informal
verb
- attacks with explosive devices
- fails completely or performs very poorly
Usage: informal
Examples
- The military defused several bombs found in the area.
- The movie was one of the biggest bombs of the year.
- The enemy bombs the city every night during the war.
- She bombs her presentation and feels embarrassed.
- Police found two unexploded bombs near the building.
- His comedy routine bombs with the audience.
- The terrorist bombs were discovered before they could detonate.