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blockbuster

block·bust·er [ blók bùstər ] (plural block·bust·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. popular success: something such as a book, play, or film that is either very large or achieves enormous commercial success ( informal )

2. person who practices blockbusting: somebody who persuades people to sell their houses by instilling fear of declining property values ( informal )

3. arms huge destructive bomb: a large high-explosive bomb designed to demolish buildings over a large area ( dated )

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