Explosive Definition

explosive
adjective
  1. serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst; "an explosive device"; "explosive gas"; "explosive force"; "explosive violence"; "an explosive temper"
  2. liable to lead to sudden change or violence; "an explosive issue"; "a volatile situation with troops and rioters eager for a confrontation"
  3. sudden and loud; "an explosive laugh"
noun
  1. a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck

"Explosive" in song lyrics

See how explosive is used in real songs:

  • "His objection composition to sit the shaped explosive"
    Anubis5 — Worshipping My Warship
  • "Call me the Tiger Woods of this, young and explosive"
    Lil' Bow Wow — The Dog in Me
  • "Shoot the plastic explosive"
    Camp Lo — Black Connect II

Usage tips for "explosive"

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