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Blowback Definition & Meaning

blowback
noun
  1. the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired
  2. misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service

"Blowback" in song lyrics

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  • "One hand over the dash, Stop the blowback"
    MC Eiht — Nobody Beat Us
  • "Up in the side, gettin some blowback"
    Rob Jackson f/ Lady May — Boom, Boom, Boom
  • "air gas blowback"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does blowback mean?
the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired misinformation resulting from the recirculation into the source country of disinformation previously planted abroad by that country's intelligence service
What part of speech is blowback?
Blowback is a noun.
How many definitions does blowback have?
Blowback has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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