with a bullet

Definition

That has entered the charts in a high position, or has climbed rapidly in the charts, or is thought to have the potential for further rapid advancement.

Etymology

From the magazine Cashbox's practice, in the 1960s and 1970s, of putting a red bullet sign on the chart position of potential climbers. The page stated: "Red bullet indicates sharp upward move."

Example Sentences

• ""Crying" has moved up again and is now Number 7 with a bullet on the Cashbox Top 100 chart!"