Dictionary Only:
Explicit Words:

BLEW

(noun, verb, adj.)
Did you mean?
Also try..

Definitions

There are 42 meanings of the word Blew.

How to pronounce blew:

US

Blew - as a noun

An impact (as from a collision)

Example: "The bump threw him off the bicycle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bump10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
impact12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
black eyereversal11reverse10setback15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An unpleasant or disappointing surprise

Example: "It came as a shock to learn that he was injured"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shock14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surprise10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A strong current of air

Example: "The tree was bent almost double by the gust"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blast7gust5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air currentcurrent of airwind8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Street names for cocaine

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ccoke10nose candysnow7

Forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

Example: "He gave his nose a loud blow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
puff12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breathing outexhalation20expiration19
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Blew - as a verb

Exhale hard

Example: "Blow on the soup to cool it down"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breathe outexhale16expire15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be blowing or storming

Example: "The wind blew from the west"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Free of obstruction by blowing air through

Example: "Blow one's nose"

Be in motion due to some air or water current

Example: "The leaves were blowing in the wind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be adriftdrift9float8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make a sound as if blown

Example: "The whistle blew"

Shape by blowing

Example: "Blow a glass vase"

Be inadequate or objectionable

Example: "This sucks!"

Make a mess of, destroy or ruin

Example: "I botched the dinner and we had to eat out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball upbobble12bodge9bollix15bollix upbotch12botch upbumble12bungle9flub9fluff14fumble13louse upmishandle15muck upscrew upspoil7

Spend thoughtlessly; throw away

Example: "He wasted his inheritance on his insincere friends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
squander18waste8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
expend16use3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spend lavishly or wastefully on

Example: "He blew a lot of money on his new home theater"

Sound by having air expelled through a tube

Example: "The trumpets blew"

Play or sound a wind instrument

Example: "She blew the horn"

Provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go down on

Cause air to go in, on, or through

Example: "Blow my hair dry"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
direct9send5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to move by means of an air current

Example: "The wind blew the leaves around in the yard"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spout moist air from the blowhole

Example: "The whales blew"

Leave; informal or rude

Example: "Shove off!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shove alongshove off

Deposit eggs (of insects)

Example: "Certain insects are said to blow"

Cause to be revealed and jeopardized

Example: "The story blew their cover"

Allow to regain its breath

Example: "Blow a horse"

Melt, break, or become otherwise unusable

Example: "The lightbulbs blew out"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blow outburn out

Burst suddenly

Example: "The tire blew"

Blew - as an adjective

Of the colour blue.

Example: "The deep blue sea"

Depressed, melancholic, sad.

Pale, without redness or glare; said of a flame.

Example: "The candle burns blue."

Supportive of, run by (a member of), pertaining to, or dominated by a political party represented by the colour blue.

Of the higher-frequency region of the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is relevant in the specific observation.

(of steak) extra rare; left very raw and cold.

(of a dog or cat) having a coat of fur of a slaty gray shade.

Severe or overly strict in morals; gloomy.

Example: "Blue and sour religionists;  blue laws"

(of women) literary; bluestockinged.

Having a color charge of blue.

(entertainment) risque or obscene

Example: "His material is too blue for prime-time"

(entertainment) pornographic or profane.

Example: "The air was blue with oaths."

Example Sentences

"The wind blew gently through the trees."
"He blew out the candles on his birthday cake."
"The storm blew down power lines in the neighborhood."
"She blew bubbles into the air."
"He blew his nose into a tissue."
View more

Word Game Points

Is BLEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, blew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLEW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is BLEW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, blew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLEW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BLEW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, blew is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLEW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

Word Variations & Relations

A-Z Proximities

Add 1 Letter To Make These Words...

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen