petarda
bombshell, stunner, amazing thing/person
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pɛˈtarda/
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Cultural Note
'Petarda' literally means 'firecracker' but in slang it describes something or someone explosively impressive. When describing a person (usually a woman), it means she's stunningly attractive — a bombshell. When describing a thing (a song, movie, event), it means it's amazing, a banger. The word carries energy and enthusiasm. It's been popular since the 2000s and is still commonly used, particularly in the context of music ('ten track to petarda' — that track is a banger) and dating ('ona jest petarda' — she's a stunner).
📝 Example Sentences
Ta dziewczyna to petarda!
That girl is a total bombshell!
Nowy album Dawida Podsiadło to petarda.
Dawid Podsiadło's new album is a banger.