Anything very large or powerful; a whopper.
A large firework of the firecracker type; an M-80.
One who engages in blockbusting (technique encouraging people to sell property).
A high-explosive bomb used for the purposes of demolishing extensive areas, such as a city block.
Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.
Something, especially an event or a film, book or other creative work, that is intended to achieve high sales (perhaps indicated by large budgets or high advertising spending) or that is conceived on a large or epic scale
A mysterious, exciting, or fascinating quality.
A strong obsession or attachment for something or someone.
A tale of high adventure.
An intimate relationship between two people; a love affair.
A romanza, or sentimental ballad.
An adventure, or series of extraordinary events, resembling those narrated in romances.
A story or novel dealing with idealized love.
An embellished account of something; an idealized lie.
A dreamy, imaginative habit of mind; a disposition to ignore what is real.
A story relating to chivalry; a story involving knights, heroes, adventures, quests, etc.
Idealized love which is pure or beautiful.
To woo; to court.
To write or tell romantic stories, poetry, letters, etc.
To talk extravagantly and imaginatively; to build castles in the air.