Firecracker that’s a flop Crossword Clue

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Firecracker that’s a flop Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
2. an explosion that fails to occur
(adjective)
1. failing to detonate; especially not charged with an active explosive

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FIRECRACKER (noun)
1. firework consisting of a small explosive charge and fuse in a heavy paper casing
FLOP (adverb)
1. exactly
FLOP (verb)
1. fail utterly; collapse
2. fall loosely
FLOP (noun)
1. someone who is unsuccessful
2. a complete failure

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