Complete Definition of "smithereens"

English

Etymology
Irish smidiríní

Pronunciation
IPA|/smɪð�'ri:nz/
audio|en-us-smithereens.ogg|Audio (US)

Noun
en-noun|plurale tantum|always plural Category:English pluralia tantum
#Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.
#:The urn shattered into smithereens the moment it hit the ground.

Synonyms
smithers

Translations
Finnish: murska, sirpaleet p, säpäleet p

Usage notes
Always plural.

Category:Irish derivations

it:smithereens
ja:smithereens
vi:smithereens

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