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Definition of smasher

smasher

/ˈsmæʃ.ər/
smash · er
Plural:smashers
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Adjective:smashing
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• noun

1

A person or thing that violently breaks, crushes, or shatters something.

Example

"The heavy industrial machine serves as a rock smasher at the quarry."

2

British An exceptionally attractive, impressive, or wonderful person or thing (informal).

Example

"Everyone at the gallery agreed that her latest painting was an absolute smasher."

3

A player in racket sports who hits the ball or shuttlecock with a powerful downward stroke.

Example

"Paired with a quick defender at the net, the hard-hitting smasher helped win the badminton doubles title."

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• Nearby Words

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smashable
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smashingly
smashup

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smasher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smasher
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