English · Phrasal verb Attested

blow in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To unexpectedly and casually arrive.

Where it’s used: Used American English

[Patrick Star is attempting to sweep the floor of the Krusty Krab with the wrong end of the broom] Hey pal, you just blow in from Stupid Town?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To waste large amounts of something (typically money); to squander.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To activate a blast furnace by eliminating moisture and then igniting a large amount of fuel.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “blow in” mean?

To unexpectedly and casually arrive.

Is “blow in” formal or informal?

blow in is generally slang.

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