backfire
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5.0
- noun
- /ˈbækˌfaɪər/
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estallido
- The popping sounded like a backfire on the road, or like gunshots, and hunting season hadn't even started.
- backfire from a car
- hear a backfire
- sound like a backfire
I hear PPP and if you've heard gunshots, you know the difference between a gunshot and a car backfire.
- I hear PPP and if you've heard gunshots, you know the difference between a gunshot and a car backfire.
Examples
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As the motorcycle roared past, I heard a loud backfire that echoed through the street.
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Carlos had no sooner finished his speech than there was a rumble, a backfire that made us jump, and Mr. Ince pulled up in his black Hupmobile convertible (the one they used in the Mack Sennett movies).
Fiction book (1996) -
Then, to my right, I heard a backfire.
Fiction book (1995) -
I thought it was a motorcycle backfire, and I looked over to my left and a second shot hit him in the face.
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It couldn't have been a backfire; there was no vehicle in sight.
Fiction book (1992) -
A backfire rings out.
Fiction book (1991) -
The old car made a sudden backfire, startling everyone in the quiet parking lot.
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After tuning the engine, the mechanic noted that it let out a loud backfire when started.
Synonyms
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2.8
A sudden violent burst that makes a loud noise and causes damage
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6.7
A sudden violent explosion from a chemical or nuclear reaction
78
5.8
A sudden loud noise like the bang of a gun
27
2.7
A sudden very loud noise that hurts your ears
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7.3
A sudden loud sound from a hit, explosion, or when something bursts
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7.5
A loud bang from an explosion or a heavy hit
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1.2
A sudden very loud noise often from an explosion or crash
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7.6
A loud, deep sound like an explosion or fireworks
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8.9
A sudden loud noise like a gunshot or explosion
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4.1
A sudden loud burst of noise such as applause
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1.3
Sudden loud noises like small explosions
A very sudden powerful blast that breaks things and makes loud noise
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Etymology
The word backfire comes from the parts back ('behind') and fire ('flame'). Imagine a flame or small explosion coming out of the back of a gun or engine and making a loud bang, so a backfire is a sudden loud explosive noise.