smithereens

Meaning

Noun

Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.

Origin

Unknown; the following possibilities have been suggested, though the etymons are all first attested later than the English word:
From Hiberno-English (Wexford) smaddereen, a variant of smattering.

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