Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-in
noun
/ˈbloʊ ɪn/
Definition
A person who arrives suddenly or unexpectedly, often from another place, and does not seem to belong to the local community.
Examples
- After moving to the small town, he felt like a blow-in at the local café, where everyone else seemed to have known each other for years.
- She was labeled a blow-in because she had only recently started coming to the community events.
Meaning
The term is commonly used to describe someone who has moved into a new area and is not familiar with the local culture or customs.
Synonyms
- outsider
- newcomer
- stranger
