blast
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3.6
- noun
- /blæst/
- Informal
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diversión
- I thought high school was a blast.
- have a blast
It was a joy, a blast, and I still cried.
- It was a joy, a blast, and I still cried.
- This thing is an absolute blast to use.
- I really have a blast writing Crime and punishment.
- That's such a blast, making that, playing that guy, it's just fun.
- It was a blast coming out here Ricky, thank you so much.
- It's still just such an incredible blast to drive.
- But but yeah, man, it was just a blast, man.
- So our first show was a total blast.
- All right, she's been having an absolute blast this year.
- Previous seasons and episodes, they were a blast.
- And then it was a three day shoot and we did it and it was a blast because there was no pressure.
Examples
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We had a blast at the amusement park last weekend.
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It was a blast coming out here Ricky, thank you so much.
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And we have a blast together.
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We had a blast; it was fun having the school almost to ourselves.
Fiction book (2000) -
This thing is an absolute blast to use.
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Anytime we go out, I have a blast.
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It was a joy, a blast, and I still cried.
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What a blast!
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I participated in Project ASTRO in Tucson, and I had a blast.
Academic text (2004) -
They're having a blast.
Synonyms
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1.0
A time when people have fun
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1.0
A very enjoyable time that makes you feel happy
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9.4
Violent or chaotic activity often involving a fight
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4.4
A large, lively party to celebrate something
A very wild and fun time full of excitement
A long event with fun activities from start to finish
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
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7.5
Damage to the body from the strong wave of air and flying debris after an explosion
- Specialized
1
8.8
A strong flow of hot gas pushed back from a fired weapon that can injure people behind it
How Fun
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember blast meaning a lot of fun is to think of a loud, exciting party where the music 'blasts'—the noisy energy makes the event a 'blast'.