Cool MateMeaning of The bomb
A phrase meaning something is amazing or excellent.
In simple words: something very good or exciting
The bomb in a sentence
- That concert was the bomb!
- Her new dress is the bomb.
- This party is the bomb; everyone should come!
- You nailed that presentation; it was the bomb!
- Your new car is the bomb, I love it!
How to use The bomb
Common in informal conversations, particularly among younger speakers. Avoid in formal settings. Can also refer to explosive devices.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of an exciting event that's like a 'bomb' going off in fun!
Related words
Collocations with The bomb
- be the bomb
- make something the bomb
- find something the bomb
Opposites of The bomb
- a flop
- disaster
Common mistakes with The bomb
- Confused with the literal meaning of 'bomb' as an explosive.
- Using in formal contexts where it's inappropriate.
- Mistaking for a negative term in different contexts.
Compare The bomb with Awesome, Fantastic, Cool, Great, Super
The bomb appears in
The bomb in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
القنبلة
شيء جيد جدًا أو مثير
- Bengaliবাংলা
ফাটাফাটি
খুব ভালো বা উত্তেজনাপূর্ণ কিছু
- GermanDeutsch
Der Hammer
etwas richtig Gutes oder Aufregendes
- SpanishEspañol
La bomba
algo muy bueno o emocionante
- Persianفارسی
بمب
یه چیز خیلی خوب یا هیجانانگیز
- FrenchFrançais
La bombe
quelque chose de très bien ou d'excitant
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़बरदस्त
बहुत अच्छी या रोमांचक चीज़
- ItalianItaliano
Una bomba
qualcosa di molto bello o eccitante
- PortuguesePortuguês
O máximo
algo muito bom ou empolgante
- RussianРусский
Отпад, Бомба
что-то очень хорошее или захватывающее
- Urduاردو
کمال، بہترین
بہت اچھی یا زبردست چیز
- Chinese中文
绝了/太棒了
非常棒或令人兴奋的东西。
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Frequently asked questions about The bomb
What does The bomb mean?
something very good or exciting
What is the definition of The bomb?
A phrase meaning something is amazing or excellent.
How do you use The bomb in a sentence?
That concert was the bomb!
Can you give another example of The bomb?
Her new dress is the bomb.
What are synonyms for The bomb?
Common alternatives include awesome, fantastic, cool, great, super.
What is the opposite of The bomb?
Opposite meanings include a flop, disaster.
What words go with The bomb?
It commonly pairs with be the bomb, make something the bomb, find something the bomb.
What are common mistakes when using The bomb?
Confused with the literal meaning of 'bomb' as an explosive. Using in formal contexts where it's inappropriate. Mistaking for a negative term in different contexts.
How do you pronounce The bomb?
US: //ðə bɑm//, UK: //ðə bɒm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is The bomb formal or informal?
"The bomb" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.
When should I use The bomb?
Common in informal conversations, particularly among younger speakers. Avoid in formal settings. Can also refer to explosive devices.