The "Online Etymology Dictionary" by Douglas Harper attests the usage of the term in this general meaning since 1942, although earlier Jean Harlow was so nicknamed; according to David Stenn, it was due to the 1933 film "Bombshell".
The "Online Etymology Dictionary" by Douglas Harper attests the usage of the term in this general meaning since 1942. Earlier Jean Harlow was so nicknamed. It was due to the 1933 film "Bombshell". This was according to David Stenn.