Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
-
- [bloh-uhp]
- /ˈbloʊˌʌp/
- /ˈbloˌəp/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [bloh-uhp]
- /ˈbloʊˌʌp/
Definitions of blowup word
- noun blowup an explosion 3
- noun blowup an enlarged photograph 3
- noun blowup an angry or hysterical outburst 3
- noun blowup an explosion. 1
- noun blowup a violent argument, outburst of temper, or the like, especially one resulting in estrangement. 1
- noun blowup Also, blow-up. an enlargement of a photograph. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of blowup
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; noun use of verb phrase blow up
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Blowup
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blowup popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.
blowup usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blowup
noun blowup
- blast — A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb.
- detonation — A detonation is a large or powerful explosion.
- flare-up — to burn with an unsteady, swaying flame, as a torch or candle in the wind.
- outburst — a sudden and violent release or outpouring: an outburst of tears.
- effusion — the act of effusing or pouring forth.
Antonyms for blowup
noun blowup
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with b
- Words starting with bl
- Words starting with blo
- Words starting with blow
- Words starting with blowu
- Words starting with blowup