blow out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
Examples
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
To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To be destroyed or degraded quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
or TUCK IN, a feast. Sometimes the expression is, "BLOW OUT your bags." A BLOW OUT is often called a tightener.
Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “blow out” mean?
To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
Is “blow out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.