blockbuster
[/ˈblɑːkbʌstər/]
nounmasculinepl: blockbusters
blockbuster
1. A movie, book, or other product that is very successful and popular, earning large amounts of money
The new Marvel film was a blockbuster, breaking box office records.
O novo filme da Marvel foi um blockbuster, quebrando recordes de bilheteria.
2. Something that has great impact or is highly effective
The company released a blockbuster product that changed the industry.
A empresa lançou um produto blockbuster que mudou a indústria.
3. Historically, a large bomb capable of destroying an entire city block
During World War II, blockbuster bombs were used in aerial campaigns.
Durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, bombas blockbuster foram usadas em campanhas aéreas.
The term 'blockbuster' is widely used in both American and Brazilian popular culture, particularly in the entertainment industry. In Brazil, it's commonly used untranslated in media, advertising, and everyday conversation about films and entertainment. The word carries prestige and implies both commercial success and cultural impact. Originally referring to large WWII bombs, it evolved to describe entertainment that has explosive popularity and box office success.
NYC Slang
big hit, box office crusher, money-maker
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