Blister Definition & Meaning

blister
noun
  1. a flaw on a surface resulting when an applied substance does not adhere (as an air bubble in a coat of paint)
  2. (botany) a swelling on a plant similar to that on the skin
  3. (pathology) an elevation of the skin filled with serous fluid
verb
  1. get blistered; "Her feet blistered during the long hike"
  2. subject to harsh criticism; "The Senator blistered the administration in his speech on Friday"; "the professor scaled the students"; "your invectives scorched the community"
  3. cause blisters to form on; "the tight shoes and perspiration blistered her feet"

"Blister" in song lyrics

See how blister is used in real songs:

  • "I ain't hit it lately cause she said she had a blister"
    The Beatnuts — Sandwiches (Extended)
  • "I gave her the once over, she gave me the blood blister"
    Buck 65 — The Suffering Machine
  • "Now your writin' under pressure 'til your fingers start to blister"
    Da Beatminerz f/ Flipmode Squad, Vinia Mojica — Take That

Usage tips for "blister"

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