blowout

1. An intense argument or disagreement. Our neighbors had a real blowout last night—we could hear them screaming at each other through the walls. Have you two reconciled after your blowout last week? A: "How long has that blowout been going on upstairs?" B: "Oh, all night long—that's why I had my earplugs in."

2. A big, elaborate party or event. Come on, we need to have one last blowout before we graduate from college! Good, the cops just showed up. They'll break up that raucous blowout once and for all! They hired a party planner? Wow, I guess they're really having a blowout for Katie's birthday.

3. A retail sale characterized by very steep discounts. We're having the biggest blowout of the year. Get up to 75% off on all our stock! Our summer blowout is now on, but hurry—these deals won't last long! The department store is having a blowout following its announcement that all 75 of its retail locations will be closed by the end of June.

4. A method of styling one's hair with a blow dryer and a round brush. To ensure that my hair would look good for the wedding, I stopped at the salon for a blowout. With your thick hair, a blowout must take a while, huh? Girls with straight hair want curls, and girls with curly hair want blowouts—that's just how it seems to go.

5. An instance of a tire suddenly bursting while the vehicle is being driven. I almost lost control of the car when I got a blowout on the highway. The accident happened because the guy experienced a blowout and swerved into the next lane over. Driver's ed will teach you what to do if you have a blowout.

6. The unchecked, often accidental, release of a substance, such as oil or gas. What effects did the oil blowout have on marine life? If you don't call the gas company about this blowout, there could be an explosion! We do not want a blowout on our hands, so please take care not to pierce any of the oxygen tanks.

7. A victory achieved very easily and by a wide margin. The final score was 17–1? Wow, that's really a blowout! Is anyone surprised that race was a blowout? The winning candidate had a substantial lead in the polls. The young team's inexperience showed on the field today, and the game ended up being a blowout.

8. slang An instance of excessive fecal matter not being contained by a diaper. I'm sorry I'm late, the baby had a blowout, so I had to give her a bath before dropping her at the sitter's. You've experienced your first blowout? Well, congratulations, you're officially a dad. I love my new niece, and I am also very happy to give her back to my sister. I have zero interest in dealing with breastfeeding and blowouts just yet!

blow-out

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