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blockbusting

UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstɪŋ/

Translations

blockbustingadjective
more blockbusting
Comp.
most blockbusting
Super.
UK
/ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ/
US
/ˈblɑːkˌbʌstɪŋ/
The movie was a blockbusting success at the box office.
Фильм имел сенсационный успех в прокате.
The blockbusting performance left the audience in awe.
Грандиозное выступление оставило зрителей в восторге.
Additional translations
блокбастерный
Synonyms
crowd‑pleasing
electrifying
thrilling
smashing
spectacular
sensational
blockbuster
huge‑success
huge
runaway (hit)
blockbustingnoun
спекуляция недвижимостью
Blockbusting was a common practice in the real estate market during the mid-20th century.
Спекуляция недвижимостью была распространенной практикой на рынке недвижимости в середине 20-го века.
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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