blast n. an advertising or marketing message sent in bulk, especially via email. Etymological Note: This is a specialized extension of two more common meanings of blast, defined by the New Oxford American Dictionary as “a forceful attack or assault” and “an explosion or explosive firing.” (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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