blow wise to

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Meaning · English

To take heed of; to inform oneself of, or pay attention to.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

But blow wise to this, buddy, blow wise to this: Never play cards with a man called Doc. Never eat at a place called Mom's. Never sleep with a woman whose troubles are worse than your own. Never let nobody talk you into shaking another man's jolt. And never you cop another man's plea.

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).

Common questions

What does “blow wise to” mean?

To take heed of; to inform oneself of, or pay attention to.

Is “blow wise to” formal or informal?

blow wise to is generally dated, slang.