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India slang
Blast; explosion; a big hit or success (e.g., a hit movie)
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
India
Formality
Informal.
dhamaka means Blast; explosion; a big hit or success (e.g., a hit movie). It is best read as india slang associated with India.
"dhamaka" means Blast; explosion; a big hit or success (e.g., a hit movie). In India, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Someone who is highly successful, impressive, or skilled (often wealthy)
An extremely successful movie or song (direct loanword)
Awesome; a huge success; "jackpot!" Used for both good and shocking news
Awesome; amazing; huge success (literally "big hit").
He delivered an excellent job; he performed impressively (a high compliment)
To excel or go viral dramatically (e.g., "That video is about to pop off")
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