bom

Afrikaans

/bɔm/

noun
Definitions
  • bomb, explosive
  • (figurative) bombshell something sensational, amazing or controversial

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish bom (bomb, bung) derived from French bombe.

Origin

French

bombe

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