blow
blow
bloʊ
blow
British pronunciation
/bləʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "blow"in English

to blow
01

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

Intransitive: to blow | to blow on sth
to blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip.
02

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

Intransitive
to blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple.
03

to spend money recklessly or extravagantly

Transitive: to blow money on sth
to blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
After receiving his bonus, Tom decided to blow it on an impromptu weekend getaway to a luxurious resort.
04

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

Transitive: to blow sth
to blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
In a moment of frustration, Sarah 's impulsive outburst threatened to blow her chances of securing the important business deal.
05

to be propelled, carried, or moved by the force of the wind or an air current

Intransitive
example
Examples
As the storm approached, the curtains in the open window billowed and blew wildly.
06

to produce a sound through passage of air through a hollow space

Intransitive
example
Examples
In the distance, a train's whistle blew.
07

to burst or rupture as a result of internal pressure, overheating, or excessive force

Intransitive
example
Examples
The overinflated balloon finally blew when the children added one too many breaths.
08

to show off or boast

Intransitive: to blow about sth
example
Examples
Tina had a tendency to blow about her academic achievements.
09

to expose or inform on someone, revealing their secrets, actions, or wrongdoings

Transitive: to blow a secret or disguise
example
Examples
The undercover agent was careful not to blow his colleague's cover during the high-stakes operation.
10

to let pause, usually to catch one's breath or take a momentary break

Intransitive
example
Examples
Hiking up the steep trail, the group stopped to blow at the summit.
11

(of insects) to lay eggs or larvae

Transitive: to blow eggs or larvae
example
Examples
The female butterfly carefully chose a leaf on which to blow her eggs.
12

to cause motion or displacement of objects or substances through the flow of air

Transitive: to blow sb/sth somewhere
example
Examples
The wind picked up and blew the hat off the woman's head.
13

to depart or leave a place, often suddenly or without prior notice

Intransitive
Transitive: to blow a place
example
Examples
After the argument, she decided it was time to blow and left the party.
14

to force air to move toward or through something, often with a strong or directed flow

Transitive: to blow air onto sth
example
Examples
To speed up the drying process, the artist used a fan to blow air onto the freshly painted canvas.
15

to play or produce sound from a wind instrument by expelling air into or through it

Intransitive: to blow into a wind instrument
example
Examples
The jazz musician took center stage and skillfully blew into his trumpet.
16

to produce sound by expelling air through a tube or similar structure

Transitive: to blow a whistle, horn, etc.
example
Examples
The referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the game.
17

to be very undesirable, disappointing, or unpleasant

Intransitive
example
Examples
After investing two hours in the film, the unexpected and poorly executed ending truly blew.
18

to waste or use up money quickly or foolishly

SlangSlang
example
Examples
He blew his paycheck on shoes.
01

used to express disappointment or frustration

Dialectbritish flagBritish
blow definition and meaning
example
Examples
Blow! The concert got canceled at the last minute.
Blow
01

a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon

02

an impact (as from a collision)

03

an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

04

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

05

forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

06

cocaine, usually in powder form, often snorted

SlangSlang
example
Examples
He got a gram of blow from his friend before the party.
07

a strong current of air

blow
01

in a provocative manner

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