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Definition of Smashing
1. Adjective. Very good. "You look simply smashing"
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Good
2. Noun. The act of breaking something into small pieces.
Generic synonyms: Break, Breakage, Breaking
Derivative terms: Shatter, Shatter, Smash
Definition of Smashing
1. Adjective. Serving to smash (something). ¹
2. Adjective. (''British informal'') Wonderful, very good or impressive. Thought to be corruption of Irish ''Is maith é sin.'' (meaning "that's good"). ¹
3. Noun. ''Gerund:'' The action of the verb '''to smash'''. ¹
4. Verb. (present participle of smash) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Smashing
1. smash [v] - See also: smash
Lexicographical Neighbors of Smashing
Literary usage of Smashing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Lawn Tennis Lessons for Beginners by Jahial Parmly Paret (1916)
"smashing is possible from any part of the court, although its success generally
depends on being inside the service-line. The player cannot select his own ..."
2. The War of Positions by Paul Jean Louis Azan (1917)
"smashing the Enemy's Position The smashing of the enemy's position is effected
by the heavy and field artillery, aided by the trench artillery and ..."
3. Methods and Players of Modern Lawn Tennis by Jahial Parmly Paret (1915)
"Very few actually see the ball strike the racket except in smashing, but here it
is possible to watch the ball longer than in serving because the direction ..."
4. Methods and Players of Modern Lawn Tennis by Jahial Parmly Paret (1922)
"Tiresome Work, smashing Lob After Lob Lobbing to Make the Other Man Miss Foote Wore
... It is difficult and tiresome work at best, smashing lob after lob, ..."
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