noun Pop Culture

Bombshell

/ˈbɒmʃɛl/ · noun · informal

A jaw-droppingly glamorous, knockout-gorgeous woman — old-Hollywood energy.

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Definitions

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An aesthetic of full-glam, va-va-voom beauty — big hair, bold lip, hourglass styling.

“The shoot was pure bombshell, very retro pin-up.”
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A stunningly attractive, glamorous woman whose looks stop a room.

“She walked in a total bombshell, voluminous hair and all.”
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Used for a styling vibe in beauty talk, the opposite of clean-girl minimal.

“Going full bombshell tonight, lashes and a red lip.”
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Bombshell In A Sentence

Bombshell blowout and a red lip, I feel unstoppable.
That dress turned her into an absolute bombshell.
Bombshell era loading, minimalism can wait.

Origin & Usage

American English from the 1930s, originally for a sensational person or event ('blonde bombshell'), then fixed onto glamorous Hollywood stars. Still used for high-glam beauty.

Variants blonde bombshellbombshell blowout
Tags #50s#american#y2k

People Also Ask

What does bombshell mean for looks?

A stunningly glamorous, knockout-gorgeous woman with old-Hollywood, va-va-voom energy — big hair, bold lip, the whole package.

Is bombshell still used today?

Yes, especially in beauty talk for the full-glam, voluminous aesthetic that's the opposite of the minimal clean-girl look.

Where did bombshell come from?

1930s American slang for something sensational, soon attached to glamorous Hollywood stars like the 'blonde bombshell.'

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