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.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To waste large amounts of something (typically money); to squander.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
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).
Common questions
What does “blow in” mean?
To unexpectedly and casually arrive.
Is “blow in” formal or informal?
blow in is generally slang.