Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-off
phrasal verb
/bloʊ ɒf/
Definition
To dismiss or disregard something or someone, often in a casual manner.
Examples
- She decided to blow off her responsibilities for the weekend and have some fun.
- He blew off the meeting, thinking it wasn’t important.
Meaning
In a colloquial context, to blow off means to avoid doing something or to not take something seriously.
Synonyms
- dismiss
- ignore
- neglect
- overlook