History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
curse

a word, phrase or sentence calling for punishment, injury or destruction

hateful, swearing remark

hit

a blow (that reaches a target); violent contact that causes damage; (of a performance, actor, new model, record etc) success (because liked by the audience, buyers etc)

strike, bump

shock

(the effect caused by) a violent blow or shaking (e.g. caused by a fall, collision or explosion); (the condition caused by) a sudden and very strong feeling of surprise, fear, worry etc (caused by bad news, unusual clothes etc)

complete surprise; blow

surprise

done, happening, without warning; (the feeling caused by) something sudden or unexpected

something amazing; state of amazement

WHAMMY as in Wiktionary
WHAMMY as in Wikipedia