English Explanatory Dictionary

blockbust

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Of a film or book, to succeed wildly and become popular.

Pronunciation

/ˈblɑkbʌst/ /ˈblɒkbʌst/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-blockbust.wav

Word forms

blockbust blockbusts blockbusting blockbusted

Etymology

Back-formation from blockbuster.

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