Hit and Phenomenon

Hit

Hit noun - A person or thing that is successful.

Usage example: the new babysitter turned out to be a hit with the kids

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Phenomenon and hit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phenomenon" instead a noun "Hit".

Nearby Word: hitting

Phenomenon noun - Something extraordinary or surprising.

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Hit and phenomenon are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hit" instead a noun "Phenomenon".

Nearby Word: phenomenal

known	known hit	known phenomenon
physical	physical hit	physical phenomenon
popular	popular hit	popular phenomenon
actual	actual hit	actual phenomenon
Other adjectives: real, massive, big, great, huge, famous, new, major, international, recent, worldwide, biggest.

Despite all of that, he is often considered a one hit wonder to younger listeners for his first hit "Never Gonna Give You Up," due to its re-entry into pop culture through the Rickrolling phenomenon.

Source: One Hit Wonder / Pop
Add onto that the fun phenomenon that when shot by the spudgun, enemies sell it as a groin hit if hit in the front (usually).

Source: Groin Attack / Video Games
Combined with another internet phenomenon as hundreds of flashmobbers descended on a London railway station to sing Rick Astley's greatest hit.

Source: Flashmob

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