This is the 271st most frequent Hindi word.
बम
The Hindi word "बम" means "bomb" in English.
The word 'बम' is used here in its literal sense, meaning 'bomb', an explosive device.
उसने दीवार पर बम फेंक दिया।
He threw a bomb on the wall.
In this context, 'बम' is used metaphorically to describe something that is shocking or surprising.
यह खबर सचमुच बम की तरह चौंकाने वाली है।
This news is truly shocking like a bomb.
Here, 'बम' is used colloquially to signify something that is impressive or a hit.