blockbusting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A technique used to encourage people to sell their property by giving the impression that a neighborhood is changing for the worse, especially by implying a change in its racial makeup.
adj
  1. Having the characteristics of a blockbuster; hugely successful.

Word forms

blockbusting

Etymology

From block + busting.

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