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Definition dynamite in American English

dynamite noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/
2

someone or something that is very impressive or exciting

Example

Their new shortstop is dynamite.

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2.1

something exciting and shocking that could cause a lot of problems

Example

Her revelations look like being political dynamite.

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Definition dynamite in American English