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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

blowup

/ˈbloʊ.ʌp/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does blowup mean?

noun, verb

A sudden and violent explosion, or a photograph that is enlarged to a larger size than the original. A sudden and dramatic increase in something, such as a company's profits.

Example

"The photographer's equipment was damaged in the blowup of the studio."

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