Used mainly in casual settings among friends, not in formal situations or with authority figures. When I told my friends about my promotion, they said I was the bomb!
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Positive Reinforcement
Expresses admiration or approval, often used to compliment someone enthusiastically. Your new dress is the bomb, everyone's going to love it!
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Modern Popularity
It's modern slang that may not be understood by older generations or in all cultures. My grandpa was confused when I said his cooking is the bomb.