blowup

Plural: blowups

Noun

• An explosion; a sudden burst of anger.
• a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
• an unrestrained expression of emotion
• a photographic print that has been enlarged
• An explosion, or violent outburst.
• An enlargement.

Examples

• His frustration culminated in a blowup when his opponent played "QIN" on a triple word score.

Synonyms

detonation, ebullition, effusion, enlargement, explosion, gush, magnification, outburst