Blowup: meaning, definitions and examples

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blowup

 

[ หˆbloสŠสŒp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

explosion event

A blowup refers to a rapid expansion of gases or the sudden release of energy that results in an explosion or a violent event. It can also describe a significant escalation in intensity or a sudden outburst of emotion. In a broader sense, it may refer to a situation that has spiraled out of control, often leading to dramatic consequences.

Synonyms

blast, detonation, eruption, explosion, outburst.

Examples of usage

  • The blowup in the factory caused significant damage.
  • After the argument, there was a blowup in the office.
  • The gas leak led to a blowup that startled the entire neighborhood.
  • His blowup during the meeting surprised everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "blowup" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น explosรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคธเฅเคซเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Explosion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ledakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะฑัƒั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybuch

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ˆ†็™บ (ใฐใใฏใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท explosion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ explosiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท patlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญ๋ฐœ (ํญ๋ฐœํ•˜๋‹ค)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ูุฌุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝbuch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝbuch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ˆ†็‚ธ (bร ozhร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ eksplozija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sprengja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹ะปา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒ—แƒฅแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (aphetqeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ partlayฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ explosiรณn

Etymology

The term 'blowup' originated in the early 20th century in the United States, primarily as a colloquial expression. It is a compound of 'blow', which means to force air or gas out, and 'up', signifying a violent or upward movement. The concept of an explosive reaction characterized the earlier uses of the term, often associated with fireworks and military artillery. Over time, the term evolved to also represent metaphorical applications, such as a sudden increase in violence, anger, or intensity in personal or professional relationships. The versatility of 'blowup' allowed it to be adopted in various contexts, including discussions of emotional outbursts and escalating conflicts. In contemporary usage, it encompasses both literal and figurative explosions, denoting a significant and often uncontrollable reaction.