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India slang
An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword).
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
India
Formality
Informal.
blockbuster means An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword). It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"blockbuster" means An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword). In India, the nuance may be more specific.
Use it in casual contexts where the listener already understands the tone around the term.
"People use "blockbuster" to mean an extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword)."
"I saw "blockbuster" in a message and checked the context before using it."
"That sounds like "blockbuster" if everyone in the conversation understands the tone."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A movie that is typically enjoyed by women.
Worth the money; value for money.
To have a great time; a success.
Awesome; jackpot; used to express amazement at a successful song, drama, or performance.
A major hit (used extensively in Bollywood and music industry).
A hit song or popular media (direct loanword).
Our current dataset does not confirm the exact origin of "blockbuster". The entry is associated with India, but that is a usage clue rather than proof of origin. We avoid filling that gap with guessed history.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
This entry is best understood as India slang. Usage can still vary by speaker and context.
Use caution. Slang can sound too casual or forced in professional settings unless the workplace tone is relaxed.
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