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Definition of "blow off" in English

Verb

  1. To remove something by blowing on it.

    • She blew the dust off the cookbook, revealing its full title.
  2. To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.

    • The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel.
  3. To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.

    • The engine or steamer is blowing off.
  4. Synonym of fart.

    • I can't believe I blew off in church.
    • (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  5. To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).

    • I decided to blow off the meeting and leave early.
    • We've both been blowing off Peter all day: he's really boring.
  6. To abandon (someone) as the last stage of a scam.

  7. To reject or shut down someone's sexual advances or other offers (e.g. a job offer).

  8. To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.

    • Her leg was blown off by a landmine.
  9. To force to leave a course.

    • The storm blew the ship off course.
  10. To perform oral sex on (someone); to give a blowjob to or suck off (someone).

  11. To buy food or drink for (someone); to treat (someone).

    • I'll blow you off to dinner.
  12. To use up or spend (something).

    • He blew off his inheritance on partying.