Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

blooey

slang
/ˈbluːi/
Definition
A slang term used to describe something that has failed or gone wrong, often accompanied by a dramatic or comedic flair.
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.
Meaning
To express the idea of something bursting, collapsing, or being completely ineffective.
Synonyms
  • blow up
  • fail
  • collapse
  • fall apart