Meaning of the word "smash hit" in English

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smash hit

US /ˈsmæʃ hɪt/
UK /ˈsmæʃ hɪt/

Noun

a song, movie, or play that is extremely popular and successful

Example:
The new movie is a real smash hit, breaking box office records.
Her latest song became an instant smash hit, topping the charts for weeks.