blockbuster

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Synonyms: block buster, bonkbuster, blockbusters, blockbust, mockbuster

Antonyms: block buster, bonkbuster, blockbusters, blockbust, mockbuster

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Noun

1. A high-explosive [[bomb]] used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a [[city]] block.
2. {{lb|en|informal}} Something, such as a [[film]] or [[book]], that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a [[box office bomb]].
3. {{lb|en|informal}} Something, especially an event or a [[film]], [[book]] or other creative work, that is intended to achieve high sales (perhaps indicated by large budgets or high advertising spending) or that is conceived on a large or epic scale
4. {{lb|en|slang}} Anything very large or powerful; a [[whopper]].
5. A large [[firework]] of the [[firecracker]] type; an {{w|M-80 (explosive)|M-80}}.
6. {{lb|en|US}} One who engages in [[blockbusting]] {{gloss|technique encouraging people to sell property}}.

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