Dynamite Definition
dīnə-mīt
dynamited, dynamites, dynamiting
noun
A powerful explosive made by soaking nitroglycerin into some absorbent, such as ammonium nitrate and wood pulp.
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Something exceptionally exciting or wonderful.
American Heritage
Anything potentially dangerous.
Webster's New World
Dynamite is defined as a chemical explosive in stick form.
An example of dynamite is what is used to blow up and demolish buildings.
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verb
To blow up or destroy with dynamite.
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adjective
Outstanding; very exciting, effective, etc.
Webster's New World
The definition of dynamite is a slang term for something outstanding or very dangerous.
An example of dynamite is a student bringing home a report card with all A grades.
An example of dynamite is a book getting a terrible review in the New York Times.
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