1. used to represent the sound of a sudden explosion or violent impact
Usage: informal; onomatopoeia

1. 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.