bomba

Definitions of bomba
  1. noun
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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    type of:
    armamento
    weapons considered collectively
  2. noun
    a central nervous system stimulant that increases energy and decreases appetite; used to treat narcolepsy and some forms of depression
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    type of:
    eccitante
    a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
  3. noun
    a shocking surprise
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    type of:
    improvvisata, improvvisazione, sorpresa
    a sudden unexpected event
  4. noun
    something that causes feelings of wonder
    synonyms: meraviglia, miracolo, portento, prodigio
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    type of:
    accaduto, avvenimento, caso, happening, vicenda
    an event that happens
  5. noun
    a brief version of the essential meaning of something
    synonyms: succo, sugo
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    type of:
    significato
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
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