Bombshell

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This article is about the term bombshell. For the 1933 movie, see Bombshell.

The term bombshell is a forerunner to the sex symbol and originally used to describe popular female sex icons.

Bombshells are a special kind of sex symbol. Whereas nearly any notable entertainer can qualify as a sex symbol, bombshells are popular icons who became legends after they die. They are "entertainers with a sensational effect."

The word often carries an implication of a full-figured (re: large-breasted) female sex icon.

References

• Stephanie Smith, Household Words: Bloomers, sucker, bombshell, scab, nigger, cyber (2006) on changing usage of the word

See also

• Pin-up girl
• Sex symbol
• Sex appeal
• Supermodel

External links

• [Wordnet]

 

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