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India slang
An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword)
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Region
India
Formality
Informal.
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blockbuster means An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword). It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"blockbuster" means An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword). In India, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
A movie that is typically enjoyed by women.
A major hit (used extensively in Bollywood and music industry)
Someone who is highly successful, impressive, or skilled (often wealthy)
Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news
Awesome; amazing; huge success (literally "big hit").
Blast; explosion; a big hit or success (e.g., a hit movie)
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