dynamite
noun [U] /ˈdaɪ.nə.maɪt/Definition
› a type of explosive: a stick of dynamiteExplosives in general › informal something that causes or may cause great shock or excitement: The issue of unemployment is political dynamite (= could cause big political problems) for the government.Surprising and shockingMaking people sad, shocked and upsetExcitement, interest, energy and enthusiasm
(Definition of dynamite noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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