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Definition of blowup

blowup

/ˈbloʊ.ʌp/
blow · up
Plural:blowups
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Adjective:blowup
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blowup Lexical Profile

blowup Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sudden, violent outburst of anger or a heated argument.

Example

"The committee meeting ended in a major blowup over the proposed budget cuts."

2

A photographic enlargement, or an enlarged reproduction of a printed page, map, or image.

Example

"The curator displayed a massive blowup of the historical map at the entrance of the exhibit."

3

A sudden, violent explosion.

Example

"A faulty valve in the chemical plant caused a dangerous blowup late last night."

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• adjective

1

Designed to be inflated with air or gas before use.

Example

"The children played in the backyard pool with several blowup toys."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse the solid or hyphenated noun and adjective 'blowup' ('a heated blowup', 'a blowup mattress') with the two-word phrasal verb 'blow up' ('to blow up a balloon').

• Rhymes for blowup

• Nearby Words

blowout
blowpipe
blowtorch
blowup
blowy
blubber
blubbery

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blowup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blowup
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