blow out
Short definition from Wiktionary
Verb
- To extinguish something, especially a flame, especially by means of a strong current of air or another gas.
- To destroy or degrade (something) quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely; for example, to deflate (a tire) by puncturing it, to burn out a light bulb by overcurrent, or to injure a bodily joint.
- To be destroyed or degraded quickly, especially inadvertently and prematurely.
- In a sporting contest, to dominate and defeat an opposing team, especially by a large scoring margin.
- To exhaust; to physically tire.
- To force open or out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
- To be driven out by the expansive force of a gas or vapour.
- To talk violently or abusively.
- To sing out, sing out loud.
- To spend a lot of money; to splurge.
Noun
- Alternative spelling of blowout.
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