blockbusting

block·bust·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [blok-buhs-ting]
- /ˈblɒkˌbʌs tɪŋ/
- /ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blok-buhs-ting]
- /ˈblɒkˌbʌs tɪŋ/

Definitions of blockbusting word

adjective blockbusting A blockbusting film or book is one that is very successful, usually because it is very exciting. 3
noun blockbusting the act or practice of inducing the sale of property cheaply by exploiting the owners' fears of lower prices if racial minorities live in the area 3
noun blockbusting the practice of inducing homeowners in a particular neighborhood to sell their homes quickly, often at a loss, by creating the fear that actual or prospective purchases by members of a minority group will bring a loss of value 3
noun blockbusting the profiteering real-estate practice of buying homes from white majority homeowners below market value, based on the implied threat of future devaluation during minority integration of previously segregated neighborhoods. 1
noun blockbusting (US) 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. 0
adjective blockbusting Having the characteristics of a blockbuster; hugely successful. 0

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Origin of blockbusting

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; block + bust2 + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Blockbusting

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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blockbusting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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