Pronunciation: /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
verb present participle of smash
A1 She is smashing the potatoes with a masher.
A2 He was smashing the bugs with a newspaper.
B1 The chef is smashing the garlic cloves with a knife.
B2 The construction workers are smashing the old building to make way for a new one.
C1 The protesters were smashing windows during the demonstration.
C2 The vandals were caught on camera smashing car windows in the parking lot.
adjective impressive or excellent
A1 The children had a smashing time at the birthday party.
A2 The chef prepared a smashing meal for the guests.
B1 The team put on a smashing performance at the competition.
B2 The actor received rave reviews for his smashing portrayal of the character.
C1 The artist's latest exhibition was a smashing success, drawing in crowds from all over.
C2 The novel was hailed as a smashing masterpiece by critics and readers alike.
formal The smashing success of the new product launch exceeded all expectations.
informal I heard the party last night was absolutely smashing!
slang That concert was smashing, I had such a great time!
figurative His performance on the field was smashing, he really gave it his all.
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