the bomb
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Meaning · English
A success; something excellent.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Their new record is the bomb.
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 “the bomb” mean?
A success; something excellent.
Is “the bomb” formal or informal?
the bomb is generally slang.