blow off verb 12forms 4 verb12 •To forcibly disconnect something by use of a firearm or explosive device.Her leg was blown off by a landmine. •To shirk or disregard (a duty or person).I decided to blow off the meeting and leave early.We've both been blowing off Peter all day: he's really boring. •To abandon (someone) as the last stage of a scam. •(informal) To reject or shut down someone's sexual advances or other offers (e.g. a job offer). •To cause (a body part etc.) to detach by shooting it with a firearm.The gangster blew off the sheriff's head. •To vent, usually, to reduce pressure in a container.The radioactivity was released when they blew off steam from the containment vessel. •To let steam escape through a passage provided for the purpose.The engine or steamer is blowing off.What's the best way to blow off and clean a boiler? •To force to leave a course.The storm blew the ship off course. •(slang) To use up or spend (something).He blew off his inheritance on partying. •(UK, slang) Synonym of fart.I can't believe I blew off in church. •(slang, vulgar) To perform oral sex on (someone); to give a blowjob to or suck off (someone). •(slang, old-fashioned) To buy food or drink for (someone); to treat (someone).I'll blow you off to dinner. formsblew off · blown off · blowing off · blows off