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to exhale forcefully through the mouth
(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion
to waste or use up money quickly or foolishly
What does "to blow" mean in finance slang?
The phrase "to blow" means to waste or spend money quickly, often irresponsibly or without careful consideration. The structure is informal slang where "blow" implies rapidly dissipating or exhausting resources. It is commonly used in financial and everyday contexts to describe losing money through poor spending or impulsive purchases.
to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making
to be propelled, carried, or moved by the force of the wind or an air current
to produce a sound through passage of air through a hollow space
to burst or rupture as a result of internal pressure, overheating, or excessive force
to show off or boast
to expose or inform on someone, revealing their secrets, actions, or wrongdoings
to let pause, usually to catch one's breath or take a momentary break
(of insects) to lay eggs or larvae
to cause motion or displacement of objects or substances through the flow of air
to depart or leave a place, often suddenly or without prior notice
to force air to move toward or through something, often with a strong or directed flow
to play or produce sound from a wind instrument by expelling air into or through it
to produce sound by expelling air through a tube or similar structure
to be very undesirable, disappointing, or unpleasant
to perform oral sex on a man by stimulating the penis with the mouth
What is the origin of the term "blow" and how is it used?
Blow is a slang verb that appeared in mid-20th-century English to describe performing oral sex on a man by stimulating the penis with the mouth. The term comes from the older sexual slang use of "blow" as a short, punchy word for oral stimulation, likely referencing the motion of the act. Literally, it labels the sexual act itself. Historically, it was vulgar and sexualized, used to describe explicit behavior, and today it remains informal and crude, generally limited to sexual or subcultural contexts rather than polite conversation.
used to express disappointment or frustration
British
a hard stroke with a hand, fist, or weapon
an impact (as from a collision)
an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
cocaine, usually in powder form, often snorted
What does "blow" mean in drug slang?
The term "blow" refers to cocaine, typically in its powdered form that is commonly snorted. The structure is informal slang derived from earlier street vernacular, used as a shortened or coded reference to the drug. It is commonly used in drug-related contexts, especially in music and street language, to refer specifically to cocaine.
a strong current of air
in a provocative manner
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