megahit

American

[meg-uh-hit] / ˈmɛg əˌhɪt /

noun

an enterprise, as a movie, that is outstandingly successful.

Etymology

Origin of megahit

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

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"Baby Shark", in which a shark family is introduced one by one to a chirpy tune, is a global megahit and has featured as a Macy's parade balloon in New York.

From Barron's

"Super Mario" fans got a first look on Wednesday at the sequel to the megahit movie based on Nintendo's top video game franchise that turned 40 this year.

From Barron's

The feud helped make “Not Like Us” a megahit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blur even satirized grunge music with its megahit “Song 2,” a song of nonsense lyrics and unearned vim.

From Los Angeles Times

The grand scale of megahits like “Clocks” and “Viva La Vida” is the antithesis of intimacy.

From Salon

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