English to English Dictionary

Blow

A sudden physical stroke or hard hit delivered with a hand, weapon, or object.

Blow a fuse

To suddenly become extremely angry or lose one's temper.

Blow the whistle

To reveal something secret, illegal, or illicit happening within an organization to the authorities or the public.

Blow-by

Leakage of combustion gases from the cylinder past the piston rings into the engine crankcase.

Blow-over

An incident, storm, or period of trouble that passes quickly and without causing serious or permanent damage.

Blowhard

A person who boasts or brags excessively.

Blowjob

A sexual act in which the penis is stimulated with the mouth and lips.

Bludgeon

A thick, heavy stick or club used as a weapon, typically with one end broader and heavier than the other.

Blue

Of a color intermediate between green and violet, as of the sky or sea on a sunny day.

Blue Book

A book containing official documents or reports.

Blue note

A note that is pitched slightly lower than standard tuning for expressive purposes, typically the third, fifth, or seventh scale degree in blues and jazz music.

Blue-Collar

Relating to manual work or workers, particularly in industrial or trade sectors.