Looking for the meaning of the word BLOCKBUSTING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLOCKBUSTING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Blockbusting
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
very successful commercially
Short Definition:very successful commercially
Examples:- his blockbusting novel
Word: Blockbusting
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈblɒkˌbʌstɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the practice of persuading owners to sell property cheaply because of the fear of people of another ethnic or social group moving into the neighbourhood, and then profiting by reselling at a higher price.
Short Definition:practice of persuading owners to sell property cheaply
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