h-bomb

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Meaning · English

Abbreviation of hydrogen bomb.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

A-bombs, H-bombs, even very small ones ripped apart that sand

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “h-bomb” mean?

Abbreviation of hydrogen bomb.

Is “h-bomb” formal or informal?

h-bomb is generally slang.