Saturday 14 August 2010

Word of the Week #2

Smithereens (noun)

Originates from the 1820 - 30's. Meaning: small/splintered pieces, fragments, bits. Is often used in combination with the words smash to or blow to, i.e. "The vase was smashed to smithereens" or "My dreams were blown to smithereens".

Sources:
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/smithereens
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smithereens
http://www.answers.com/topic/smithereens
http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/smithereens

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