Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blooey
slang
/ˈbluːi/
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Definition
A slang term used to describe something that has failed or gone wrong, often accompanied by a dramatic or comedic flair.
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Examples
- After trying to fix the car all weekend, it finally went blooey on me.
- The project was going well until everything just went blooey at the last minute.
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Meaning
To express the idea of something bursting, collapsing, or being completely ineffective.
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Synonyms
- blow up
- fail
- collapse
- fall apart