"blockbusting" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: block + busting Etymology templates: {{compound|en|block|busting}} block + busting Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} blockbusting (not comparable)
  1. Having the characteristics of a blockbuster; hugely successful. Tags: not-comparable Related terms: blockbuster
    Sense id: en-blockbusting-en-adj-jBSdkmwU

Noun

Etymology: block + busting Etymology templates: {{compound|en|block|busting}} block + busting Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} blockbusting (uncountable)
  1. (US) A technique used to encourage people to sell their property by giving the impression that a neighborhood is changing for the worse, especially by implying a change in its racial makeup. Tags: US, uncountable
    Sense id: en-blockbusting-en-noun--4xHNpEL Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 28 72

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