have a blowout
1. To experience the sudden breaking or bursting of something, usually one of the tires on a vehicle. I almost lost control of the car when I had a blowout on the highway. The accident happened because the guy had a blowout and swerved into the next lane over. Driver's ed will teach you what to do if you have a blowout.
2. To throw a big, elaborate party. Come on, we need to have one last blowout before we graduate from college! Next time you kids have a blowout, don't be surprised if the neighbors call the cops! They hired a party planner? Wow, I guess they're really having a blowout for Katie's birthday.
3. slang To have excessive fecal matter that is not 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. The baby had her first blowout? Well, congratulations, you're officially a dad. I love my new nephew, and I am also very happy to give him back to my sister when he has a blowout!
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have a blowout
1. [for one's car tire] to burst. I had a blowout on the way here. I nearly lost control of the car. If you have a blowout in one tire, you should check the other tires.
2. Sl. to have a big, wild party; to enjoy oneself at a big party. Mary and Bill had quite a blowout at their house Friday night. Fred and Tom had quite a blowout last night.
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