Pronunciation: /bloʊʌp/
noun an explosion
A1 The balloon blowup was a fun activity at the party.
A2 The blowup of the photo made it easier to see the details.
B1 The blowup of the situation led to a heated argument.
B2 The blowup between the two countries resulted in a declaration of war.
C1 The blowup of the company's financial scandal caused a major stock market crash.
C2 The blowup of the political scandal led to the resignation of several high-ranking officials.
verb to explode or cause to explode
A1 The balloon blew up quickly.
A2 She tried to blow up the inflatable pool but it took a long time.
B1 The angry customer threatened to blow up the store if his demands were not met.
B2 The movie's special effects team did an amazing job creating a realistic blowup of the city.
C1 The political scandal caused a blowup between the two rival parties.
C2 The artist's controversial exhibit caused a blowup in the art world, sparking debates and discussions.
adjective relating to or characterized by a sudden outburst of anger or violence
A1 The blowup pool is perfect for children to play in during the summer.
A2 I had a blowup mattress for my guests to sleep on when they visited.
B1 The blowup doll was a popular gag gift at the party.
B2 The blowup castle at the fair was a huge hit with the kids.
C1 The blowup screen at the outdoor movie night provided a cinematic experience.
C2 The blowup spaceship model was incredibly detailed and realistic.
formal The blowup of the balloon was caused by excessive air pressure.
informal I heard there was a huge blowup at the party last night.
slang The blowup between them was so intense, it was like watching a soap opera.
figurative The blowup of social media influencers has led to a new era of advertising.
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