Blowouts

/ˈbloʊ.aʊts/ noun

Sudden deflations of tires; also large, exciting celebrations or parties; or the eruption of oil or gas from a well.

From 'blow' + 'out' (outward, completely). Became common in early 1900s with automobile tires, later extended to social celebrations and oil drilling.

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