Search Dictionary
Definition of blowjob

blowjob

/ˈbloʊˌdʒɑːb/
blow · job

Plural:blowjobs
JUMP TO:

blowjob Lexical Profile

blowjob Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An act of fellatio, or oral sex performed on a penis (vulgar slang).

Example

"The unedited version of the comedy routine contained explicit references to a blowjob that were cut for television broadcast."

Word Nuance & Usage

This word is vulgar slang and is inappropriate for formal, academic, or professional contexts; in clinical or formal settings, the term 'fellatio' is used.

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested in American slang from the 1930s, likely evolving from the earlier 19th-century slang sense of 'blow' meaning to bring to orgasm or from a euphemistic alteration of 'below job'.

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blowjob. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blowjob
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.