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