Blowup

/ˈbloʊˌʌp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sudden and violent explosion or outburst.

The blowup of the gas tank caused extensive damage to the surrounding area.

A rapid and intense increase in size, significance, or emotion.

There was a blowup in the cost of living after the economic crisis.

An altercation or serious argument.

The meeting ended in a blowup when the two colleagues could not agree on the project direction.

verb

To explode; to cause to explode.

The demolition team planned to blow up the old building in the early morning.

To become angry suddenly; to have an outburst.

She blew up at her friend for being late to the event.

Combination of the verb 'blow' and the particle 'up', indicating an explosion or sudden increase.

blow up at someone

To become angry or shout at someone suddenly.

blow up in one's face

To have a plan go wrong or backfire.

blow something up

To inflate or to enlarge something significantly.

explode

To burst or break apart violently, causing an explosion.

burst

To break open or apart suddenly and violently.

detonate

To cause to explode.

A sudden increase in popularity or virality.

That video had a blowup overnight on social media!

A dramatic fight or argument, often escalating quickly.

Their blowup at the party got everyone talking.