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exploding

adj · noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having the appearance of an explosion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Only available for a very short period.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, not-comparable

Topics: business

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Explosion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: colloquial, dated

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4

verb

Meaning 4

present participle and gerund of explode

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

Examples

  • My head is exploding from all this rubbish.

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Etymology

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Real reading context

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