Blowups

/ˈbloʊʌps/ noun

Definition

Plural of blowup; multiple explosions, quarrels, or enlarged photographs.

Etymology

Regular English plural of the compound noun 'blowup,' formed with the '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

In the pre-digital era, photographers would order 'blowups' from their negatives, making the word inseparable from darkroom culture and family photo albums.

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