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blast

When used to mean a fun experience ("have a blast"), the word is informal and common in casual conversation. In the context of criticism, "blast" is often used in news headlines or journalism to describe a harsh public attack on someone's work or behavior. As a verb meaning to demolish, it almost always refers to the use of explosives rather than manual tools.

💬Casual Conversation

🎬Tuesday afternoon, Chloe is procrastinating on a history essay in the library.

Eleanor Smith

CHLOE THE BINGO NIGHT WAS A BLAST. I WON 20 DOLLARS.

Chloe Smith

lowkey jealous. i'm currently drowning in this paper.

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Eleanor uses 'blast' to describe an exciting experience (the bingo night). Chloe responds with the slang term 'lowkey' to express a subtle feeling of jealousy and the metaphor 'drowning' to describe being overwhelmed by her schoolwork.

Meanings

noun

A destructive explosion or a strong gust of wind.

"The blast from the explosion shattered windows for blocks."

noun

An experience that is very exciting or enjoyable.

"We had an absolute blast at the party last night."

verb (transitive)

To blow up or demolish something using explosives.

"The crew had to blast through the rock to build the tunnel."

verb (transitive)

To criticize someone or something severely.

"The critics blasted the director's new movie for its poor pacing."

verb (intransitive)

To produce a loud, sudden sound.

"The trumpet blasted loudly to signal the start of the ceremony."

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