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v. smashed, smash·ing, smash·es v.tr. 1. a. To break (something) into pieces suddenly, noisily, and violently; shatter. See Synonyms at break. b. To render (something) into a mush or pulp, as by throwing or crushing: smashed the tomatoes against the wall. See Synonyms at crush. 2. a. To strike with a heavy blow or impact: The boxer smashed his opponent in the ribs. The bulldozer smashed down the barricade. b. Sports To hit (a ball, puck, or shuttlecock) in a forceful overhand stroke. c. To cause to come into forceful contact with something: stood up and smashed his head against the cabinet door. 3. To crush or destroy completely: The army smashed the rebellion. 4. To surpass or outdo by a large margin: smashed the record for goals in a season. v.intr. 1. To move and strike or collide suddenly, noisily, and violently: The car smashed into a tree. 2. To break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow or collision: The dish smashed when it hit the floor. 3. Sports To hit a ball, puck, or shuttlecock in a forceful overhand stroke. 4. To go bankrupt. n. 1. a. A heavy blow or collision: The smash knocked over the signpost. b. Sports A forceful overhand stroke, as in tennis or badminton. 2. A violent breaking of something or the noise made by such breaking: There was a loud smash in the kitchen as the dishes fell off the shelf. 3. a. Total defeat or destruction; ruin. b. Financial failure; bankruptcy. 4. a. A drink made of mint, sugar, soda water, and alcoholic liquor, usually brandy. b. A soft drink made of crushed fruit. 5. Informal A resounding success: The play was a smash on Broadway. adj. Informal Of, relating to, or being a resounding success: a smash hit on Broadway. adv. With a sudden violent crash. [Probably of imitative origin.] smasher n. |
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