blowout

• Sustantivo con varios significados: victoria fácil o aplastante en una competición; fallo o rotura repentina de una pieza mecánica; o celebración animada y festiva.

A noun with multiple meanings: an easy victory in a competition; a sudden failure or burst of a mechanical part; or a lively, festive celebration.

1. Easy victoryB2informalamericansport

   A competition or contest that is won very easily, often by a large margin.

   Paliza

   • The championship game was a total blowout for the home team.
   • They won the match in a 10-0 blowout.
   • The election turned into a blowout for the incumbent.

   Sinónimoscakewalklandslidelaugherromproutrunawaywalkover

2. Sudden malfunctionB2formaltechnical

   A sudden failure or rupture of a mechanical part, such as a tire or a pipe.

   Reventón

   • The car had a tire blowout on the highway.
   • A pipe blowout caused flooding in the basement.
   • The mechanic warned about a potential blowout in the old engine.

   Sinónimosburstrupture

3. Gay festivityC1informalamerican

   A large, lively, and often extravagant party or celebration.

   Fiesta multitudinaria y animada

   • They threw a huge blowout for their anniversary.
   • The New Year's Eve blowout lasted until dawn.
   • Her birthday blowout was the talk of the town.

   Sinónimosbashcelebrationfetegalajamboreepartyrevelryshindigspree