Smashing

Smashing

Awesome!

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Smashing!"
"That's a bit Smashing, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British excellent. British approval terminology from 1960s. 'Smashing time' British wonderful. Working-class British enthusiasm. Reflects British positive vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
1960s
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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