バカ当あたり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

great hit; smash hit

Colloquial term for a huge success, especially in entertainment, products, or gambling. Often used in the form バカ当たりする.

• このゲームはバカ当あたりして、すぐに品しな切ぎれになった。

  This game was a smash hit and sold out immediately.

• 新しん曲きょくがバカ当あたりして、彼かれは一いち躍やく有ゆう名めいになった。

  His new song became a huge hit and he suddenly became famous.