bomb (EN)

noun, verb

noun “bomb”

1. a weapon designed to explode
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   The police successfully defused the bomb before it could explode.
2. the atomic bomb, often referred to as "the bomb."
   The threat of the bomb loomed over the world during the tense years of the Cold War.
3. a failure or an unpopular product
   The new restaurant was a total bomb, closing down just a few months after opening.
4. something that causes a strong reaction
   The room was silent until she dropped a bomb, announcing her immediate resignation from the company.
5. a large amount of money
   He spent a bomb on his new car, but it looks amazing.
6. a long forward pass in sports
   The quarterback unleashed a bomb down the field, connecting with the receiver for a touchdown.

verb “bomb”

1. to attack with bombs
   The enemy planes bombed the city during the night.
2. (intransitive) to fail badly
   The comedian bombed on stage last night; not a single joke landed.
3. (transitive) to fail (something)
   He bombed the final exam and has to retake the class.
4. to move very fast
   She bombed up the stairs to catch her phone before it stopped ringing.
5. to get very drunk
   After losing his job, Jeff decided to bomb himself with whiskey at the local bar.