blowie: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low (primarily slang, vulgar, context-dependent)Vulgar, Informal, Slang
Quick answer
What does “blowie” mean?
A blow job.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A blow job; a slang term for oral sex performed on a male.
In Australian slang, can also refer to a blowfly.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In both varieties, it primarily means oral sex. The Australian sense of 'blowfly' is largely absent in both UK and US English.
Connotations
Strongly sexual and crude in both varieties. No significant difference in connotation.
Frequency
Very low in formal or polite conversation. Use is confined to specific, informal, often vulgar contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “blowie” in a Sentence
VERB + blowie (give/get/have)ADJECTIVE + blowie (quick/awkward)Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
NEVER appropriate.
Academic
NEVER appropriate (except in specific linguistic or sociological studies).
Everyday
Only in very casual, intimate, or vulgar settings among consenting adults. Highly inappropriate in general public discourse.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “blowie”
- Using it in a non-sexual context in UK/US English. Assuming it is polite or common slang.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is considered vulgar slang and is inappropriate for most social and all professional situations.
In Australian slang, it can refer to a blowfly. In UK and US English, it is exclusively sexual slang.
No, due to its vulgarity, it is typically excluded from general learner's dictionaries and is not part of standard vocabulary teaching.
The extreme risk of causing grave offense by using it in an inappropriate context, mistaking it for harmless slang.
A blow job.
Blowie is usually vulgar, informal, slang in register.
Blowie: in British English it is pronounced /ˈbləʊi/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈbloʊi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of the verb 'to blow' in its slang sense, plus the '-ie' suffix common in informal nouns (e.g., 'talkie', 'telly').
Conceptual Metaphor
ORAL SEX IS AN ACT OF BLOWING (from slang use of 'blow').
Practice
Quiz
In which variety of English can 'blowie' innocently mean a type of insect?