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blockbusting

UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstɪŋ/

Translations

blockbustingadjective
more blockbusting
Comp.
most blockbusting
Super.
UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstɪŋ/
à succèsSe dit surtout d’un film, d’un livre ou d’un spectacle qui rencontre un grand succès commercial.
The blockbusting movie broke all box office records in its opening weekend.
Le film à succès a battu tous les records du box-office dès son week-end de sortie.
Additional translations
spectaculaireExprime une forte impression ou un effet sensationnel.
Synonyms
smashing
blockbuster
spectacular
sensational
huge‑success
huge
runaway (hit)
crowd‑pleasing
electrifying
thrilling
blockbustingnoun
panique immobilièrePratique discriminatoire consistant à pousser des propriétaires à vendre en exploitant la peur d’un changement ethnique ou racial du quartier.
The neighborhood experienced blockbusting in the 1960s, leading to significant demographic changes.
Le quartier a connu une panique immobilière dans les années 1960, ce qui a entraîné d’importants changements démographiques.
Synonyms
manipulation
real estate tactic
exploitation

Definitions

blockbustingadjective
Extremely successful, especially in terms of sales or popularity.
The blockbusting movie broke all box office records in its opening weekend.
Causing excitement or sensation; thrilling.
The blockbusting finale of the series left viewers on the edge of their seats.
blockbustingnoun
A real estate practice in which agents encourage property owners to sell their homes by suggesting that the racial or ethnic composition of the neighborhood is changing, often leading to a decline in property values.
The neighborhood experienced blockbusting in the 1960s, leading to significant demographic changes.
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