Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
Used in a Sentence
blowup
Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for blowup.
Editorial note
We didn't have another blowup until 2008; I guess that was long enough for everyone to forget the early 80's.
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Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for blowup.
noun
Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
See also: bang, blast, clap, eruption, loud-noise
Example sentences
We didn't have another blowup until 2008; I guess that was long enough for everyone to forget the early 80's.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use blowup in a sentence?
We didn't have another blowup until 2008; I guess that was long enough for everyone to forget the early 80's.
What does blowup mean?
Alternative form of blow-up. [(informal) An explosion (physical or emotional).]
What part of speech is blowup?
blowup is commonly used as noun.