dynamite
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Anything exceptionally dangerous, exciting or wonderful.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Even though sometimes I take differing views from some articles and letters in GCN, I think it's a dynamite piece of work. Good luck and thanks again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A strong drug, in particular heroin, cocaine or potent marijuana.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “dynamite” mean?
Anything exceptionally dangerous, exciting or wonderful.
Is “dynamite” formal or informal?
dynamite is generally slang.