blowup | ||
1. | [ noun ] (photography) a photographic print that has been enlarged | |
Synonyms: | magnification enlargement | |
Related terms: | photograph blow_up | |
2. | [ noun ] an unrestrained expression of emotion | |
Synonyms: | outburst gush ebullition effusion | |
Related terms: | expression cry explosion flare acting_out blow_up | |
3. | [ noun ] a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction | |
Synonyms: | explosion detonation | |
Related terms: | discharge blast blowback big_bang inflation airburst backfire fragmentation explode | |
4. | [ noun ] a sudden very loud noise | |
Synonyms: | clap bang blast loud_noise eruption | |
Related terms: | noise water_hammer blast bang | |
Similar spelling: |
blow_up blip bleep |