blast

Definition

  • noun: a mass of air that moves very quickly and forcefully
  • noun: a violent gust of wind
  • verb: to destroy, break apart, or remove (something) with an explosive
  • verb: to make a vigorous attack
  • used to express anger or annoyance
  • synonyms: blare, blight, curse

Examples

  • Human rights groups have 'blasted' the government for its treatment of political prisoners.

  • The actual construction of the road will begin after 'blasting' is completed.

  • She got a 'blast' of reality when she returned to school in the fall.

Movie quotes

  • (..) The chair is not obvious. But you can see something is going on, and you look really good. - Are we doing this? - I don't know. Didn't you have a blast on the phone? I did. Is that all? - I had a fucking blast. - So? So we're sending this goddamn picture. (..)
    2011 The Intouchables