blowout
noun/ˈbloʊaʊt/
Frequency rank: #10,576 most common English word
Meaning
a sudden bursting of a tire; also an overwhelming victory or a large party.
Example sentence
The car suddenly had blowout on the highway, causing the driver to pull over immediately.
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