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Definition of «blowup»

The term "blowup" has several meanings depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, it can refer to an explosion or sudden increase in intensity, such as a blowup in prices or a stock market crash.

2) In photography and filmmaking, it refers to the enlargement of a photograph or image using chemical processing or digital techniques.

3) In psychology, it is used to describe a situation where an individual becomes extremely angry or upset due to a perceived injustice or provocation.

4) Lastly, "blowup" can also refer to the act of inflating something, such as a balloon or tire, by forcing air into it through compression.

Usage examples

  1. The experiment ended in a blowup when the chemicals mixed incorrectly and caused a small explosion.
  2. The party was a blowup, with balloons and decorations filling the entire room.
  3. The CEO's blowup during the meeting startled everyone, as he yelled and slammed his fist on the table.
  4. The blowup between the two neighbors started over a minor argument about parking and escalated into a full-blown shouting match.
  5. The actress had a blowup on set when she realized her costume was ruined, causing production to come to a halt.
  6. The construction project had a blowup when it was discovered that the blueprints were flawed, resulting in delays and added expenses.
  7. The blowup of a long-simmering feud between two sports teams led to a violent brawl on the field.
  8. The online debate about the controversial topic quickly turned into a blowup, with participants hurling insults and attacking each other's opinions.
  9. The political scandal reached a blowup point when leaked documents exposed corruption at the highest levels of government.
  10. The financial markets experienced a blowup due to a sudden crash in stock prices, leading to widespread panic among investors.

Sentences with «blowup»

  • I also commented that housing was likely to be the next blowup in a number of posts from that era. (alephblog.com)
  • banality only a cover for the weird shapes you get with blowups of undifferentiated front teeth, or the strange blue - black color combination in comic - book wavy hair? (artforum.com)
  • My wife and I didn't exactly have a major blowup over it, but she still insists that my being there was inappropriate. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
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