Glitter-Bomb

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈɡlɪtərˌbɑm/

Definitions of glitter-bomb

noun a small container filled with glitter and sometimes other materials, designed to burst open and scatter glitter when thrown or opened

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a glitter-bomb explode at the party.

A2 She received a glitter-bomb in the mail as a prank.

B1 The glitter-bomb made a mess all over the room.

B2 The glitter-bomb was a clever way to add some sparkle to the event.

C1 The glitter-bomb was a bold statement at the protest rally.

C2 The glitter-bomb was a controversial form of protest that garnered attention.

Examples of glitter-bomb in a Sentence

formal The glitter-bomb was a prank that caused quite a mess in the office.

informal I can't believe you glitter-bombed me during my presentation!

slang They glitter-bombed the entire hallway as a joke.

figurative Her smile was like a glitter-bomb, lighting up the room with joy.

Grammatical Forms of glitter-bomb

past tense

glitter-bombed

plural

glitter-bombs

comparative

more glitter-bomb

superlative

most glitter-bomb

present tense

glitter-bombs

future tense

will glitter-bomb

perfect tense

have glitter-bombed

continuous tense

is glitter-bombing

singular

glitter-bomb

positive degree

glitter-bomb

infinitive

to glitter-bomb

gerund

glitter-bombing

participle

glitter-bombed

Origin and Evolution of glitter-bomb

First Known Use: 2010 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'glitter-bomb' originated as a playful and mischievous act of sending someone a package or letter filled with glitter that would explode upon opening, creating a mess of sparkles.
Evolution of the word: Initially used as a prank or protest tactic, 'glitter-bomb' has evolved to also refer to a form of online activism where individuals flood social media platforms with glittery messages to show support or solidarity.