barnburner

[US]/ˈbɑːrnˌbɜːnər/
[UK]/ˈbɑːrnˌbɝːnər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A person who is extremely radical or extreme in their actions and beliefs, often to the point of being reckless.; An American dialect term for a wooden match.; Something that is extremely exciting, impressive, or successful.
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the basketball game last night was a real barnburner.

everyone was talking about the barnburner of a concert.

his speech turned out to be a barnburner, captivating the audience.

that movie was a barnburner, full of unexpected twists.

the debate was a barnburner, with both sides fiercely arguing.

we had a barnburner of a time at the party.

the championship game was a barnburner, going into overtime.

the novel was a barnburner, keeping readers on the edge of their seats.

last year's election was a barnburner with many surprises.

that football match was a barnburner, ending in a dramatic finish.

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