noun
General Slang
bomb
BOM · noun · informal
An old, run-down car.
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Definitions
1
A dilapidated, poorly maintained vehicle.
“He's still driving that old bomb from uni.”
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2
A home run, especially a long and powerful one.
“He hit an absolute bomb that landed in the upper deck.”
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bomb In A Sentence
He's still driving that old bomb from uni.
Origin & Usage
Australian; a car ready to 'blow up'/fall apart.
People Also Ask
What does bomb mean when talking about cars?
In Australia a bomb is an old, run-down, poorly maintained car that looks ready to fall apart.
Where does calling a car a bomb come from?
The idea is that the beat-up car is likely to 'blow up' or fall apart at any moment.
Is calling a car a bomb an insult?
It's affectionately dismissive; often said of a cheap first car or an unreliable old banger.
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