Blow-off

Blow-off

BLOW-OFF /ˈblaʊ-off/
Verb London

To fart.

Example Sentences

"Who let off that blow-off?"
"He did a massive blow-off in the lift."

Etymology & History

From the action of gas being expelled or "blown off". Crude slang for flatulence, in common use since at least the early 20th century.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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