stormer

Slang Term British Unknown very informal
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Meaning: exceptional performance or thing

出色的表现或出众的事物
actuación o cosa excepcional
ずば抜けたパフォーマンスや素晴らしいもの
압도적으로 뛰어난 성과나 물건

Something outstanding that 'storms' through like nothing can stop it. Used for performances, games, or products.

某种势不可挡、极其出色的东西。用于表演、比赛或产品等。
Algo sobresaliente que arrasa como si nada pudiera detenerlo. Se usa para actuaciones, partidos o productos.
何も止められないほど勢いよく突き進む素晴らしいもの。パフォーマンス、試合、商品などに使われる。
아무것도 막을 수 없을 만큼 폭풍처럼 휩쓸어 가는 뛰어난 것. 퍼포먼스, 경기, 제품 등에 사용.

Examples

  1. That was an absolute stormer of a goal!
    那个进球太精彩了!
    ¡Ese gol fue una auténtica bestialidad!
    あれは本当に凄まじいゴールだった!
    정말 굉장한 골이었다!
  2. She had a stormer in the interview - got the job on the spot.
    她面试表现极佳,当场就被录用了。
    Arrasó en la entrevista y le dieron el trabajo en el acto.
    彼女は面接で大活躍して、その場で採用された。
    그녀는 면접에서 대활약하여 즉석에서 채용됐다.
  3. The new album is a stormer.
    新专辑非常出色。
    El nuevo álbum es una pasada.
    新しいアルバムは最高だ。
    새 앨범은 최고다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: sports, casual, enthusiastic

Tone: excited

✓ Do Say

  • Express enthusiastic praise
    表达热情的赞扬
    expresar elogios entusiastas
    熱烈な賞賛を表す
    열정적인 칭찬을 표현할 때

✗ Don't Say

  • In formal contexts
    不用于正式场合
    No se usa en contextos formales
    フォーマルな場面では使わない
    격식 있는 자리에서는 사용하지 않음

Origin & History

British slang implying something so powerful it storms through opposition. Popularized in sports commentary.

Cultural Context

Era: modern

Generation: younger

Social background: working to middle

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