blowup

[bloh-uhp]

noun

1. an explosion.

2. a violent argument, outburst of temper, or the like, especially one resulting in estrangement.

3. Also blow-up an enlargement of a photograph.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blowup¹

First recorded in 1800–10; noun use of verb phrase blow up

Example Sentences

Yet so much can derail them: fractured supply chains, staff blowups, quirks of locations and traffic, social media ambushes, even the unexpected, like COVID.

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“I feel like I get to a good spot then I can’t get through one inning. One-inning blowup. It’s not a fun feeling.”

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It started with a blowup with contestant Ace Greene after he vocalized his discomfort with Espinal touching him and using terms of endearment, in particular the word “babe.”

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But that was before Mamdani, and the internal blowup within the party over age and attitude.

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The blowup was a result of both of them failing to get their needs met, and yet, only one of them was an adult.

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Related Words

• flare-up 
• outburst