Blow Definition
blow
noun
- a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon; "a blow on the head"
- an impact (as from a collision); "the bump threw him off the bicycle"
- an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
- an unpleasant or disappointing surprise; "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured"
- a strong current of air; "the tree was bent almost double by the gust"
- street names for cocaine
- forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth; "he gave his nose a loud blow"; "he blew out all the candles with a single puff"
verb
- exhale hard; "blow on the soup to cool it down"
- be blowing or storming; "The wind blew from the West"
- free of obstruction by blowing air through; "blow one's nose"
- be in motion due to some air or water current; "The leaves were blowing in the wind"; "the boat drifted on the lake"; "The sailboat was adrift on the open sea"; "the shipwrecked boat drifted away from the shore"
- make a sound as if blown; "The whistle blew"
- shape by blowing; "Blow a glass vase"
- make a mess of, destroy or ruin; "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"; "the pianist screwed up the difficult passage in the second movement"
- spend thoughtlessly; throw away; "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"; "You squandered the opportunity to get and advanced degree"
- spend lavishly or wastefully on; "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater"
- sound by having air expelled through a tube; "The trumpets blew"
- play or sound a wind instrument; "She blew the horn"
- provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
- cause air to go in, on, or through; "Blow my hair dry"
- cause to move by means of an air current; "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard"
- spout moist air from the blowhole; "The whales blew"
- leave; informal or rude; "shove off!"; "The children shoved along"; "Blow now!"
- lay eggs; "certain insects are said to blow"
- cause to be revealed and jeopardized; "The story blew their cover"; "The double agent was blown by the other side"
- show off
- allow to regain its breath; "blow a horse"
- melt, break, or become otherwise unusable; "The lightbulbs blew out"; "The fuse blew"
- burst suddenly; "The tire blew"; "We blew a tire"
"Blow" in song lyrics
See how blow is used in real songs:
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"For you haters on the streets tryin to measure my blow"
504 Boyz (Master P, Terror, Krazy) — D-Game -
"Game face on, like I'm still selling blow"
50/50 Twin f/ Lil' O — The Takeover -
"Sinister, ready to administer the death blow"
7L and Esoteric f/ Inspectah Deck — Speaking Real Words
Words that rhyme with blow
Usage tips for "blow"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "blow" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for blow to find words that pair well.