interjection
- used to represent the sound of a sudden explosion or violent impact
Usage: informal; onomatopoeia
noun
- a sudden, violent explosion or breakdown; a state of chaos or ruin
Usage: informal; often used in the phrase 'go kablooie'
Examples
- The fireworks went kablooie in the sky.
- When the engine failed, the whole plan went kablooie.
- The old computer finally went kablooie after years of use.
- Kablooie! The balloon popped loudly.
- The experiment went kablooie when we mixed the wrong chemicals.
- His dreams of winning went kablooie when he didn't make the team.