Colossal backfire Synonyms

Definitions for Colossal


  • (adjective) unusually large
  • (adjective) so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe

Definitions for Backfire


  • (verb) to have the reverse of the desired or expected effect
  • (noun) a loud noise made by the explosion of fuel in the manifold or exhaust of an internal combustion engine
  • (noun) the backward escape of gases and unburned gunpowder after a gun is fired