Meaning Of The Word Blockbusting
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What's The Definition Of Blockbusting?
blockbusting
A blockbusting film or book is one that is very successful, usually because it is very exciting. blockbusting in American English the practice of inducing homeowners in a particular neighborhood to sell their homes quickly, often at a loss, by creating the fear that actual or prospective purchases by members of a minority group will bring a loss of value noun: the profiteering practice by unscrupulous real-estate agents or speculators of reselling or renting homes that they obtain by inducing panic selling at prices below value, esp. by exploiting racial prejudices blockbusting in British English noun: the act or practice of inducing the sale of property cheaply by exploiting the owners' fears of lower prices if racial minorities live in the area |
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