English · Word Candidate

exploding

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: explodings

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Meaning · English

Having the appearance of an explosion.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Only available for a very short period.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Explosion.

NounRegister: colloquial, dated

When helpless, a soldier lay racked with his goadings Of wounds he'd received in the battle's explodings.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “exploding” mean?

Having the appearance of an explosion.

Is “exploding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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