1. the practice of persuading white homeowners to sell their houses at low prices by suggesting that racial minorities will move into the neighborhood
Usage: historical; real estate

1. extremely successful or popular, especially in entertainment
Usage: informal

Examples

• Blockbusting was a discriminatory real estate practice used in the mid-20th century.
• The federal Fair Housing Act made blockbusting illegal.
• Real estate agents engaged in blockbusting to profit from racial fears.
• The movie was a blockbusting success at the box office.
• Her blockbusting novel topped bestseller lists for months.
• The band’s blockbusting tour sold out stadiums worldwide.