blockbust
blockbust · blockbusts · blockbusted · blockbusting
Of a film or book, to succeed wildly and become popularOf a film or book, to succeed wildly and become popular.
UK/ˈblɒkbʌst/US/ˈblɑkbʌst/
Meaning
1 sensesOf a film or book, to succeed wildly and become popular.
Origin
Back-formation from blockbuster.Back-formation from blockbuster.
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Forms
blockbusts, blockbusting, blockbusted, blockbusted| Base form | blockbust · to blockbust |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | blockbusts |
| Present participle | blockbusting |
| Past simple | blockbusted |
| Past participle | blockbusted |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle