bombshell
noun/ˈbɑmʃɛl/
Frequency rank: #11,120 most common English word
Meaning
a shocking or surprising piece of news or a strikingly attractive person.
Example sentence
The press conference ended in chaos after the politician dropped bombshell about his secret resignation.
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