blowoff
blowoff Lexical Profile
blowoff Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American A dismissive refusal, rejection, or cancellation of a person, request, or planned obligation.
"After waiting an hour at the cafe, she realized his vague text message was just a polite blowoff."
A pipe, valve, or mechanical apparatus used to release excess steam, gas, water, or pressure from a boiler or fluid system, or the act of releasing such pressure.
"The engineer opened the blowoff to clear accumulated sediment and relieve pressure from the boiler."
North American A climactic final match or encounter in professional wrestling or entertainment that concludes a long-running scripted feud.
"The championship bout served as the long-awaited blowoff to their six-month rivalry."
• adjective
North American Requiring very little effort, preparation, or serious attention, especially in reference to an academic course or assignment.
"He registered for a blowoff class in his final semester so he could focus on his senior thesis."
Word Nuance & Usage
The closed noun or adjective 'blowoff' (often hyphenated as 'blow-off') should not be confused with the two-word phrasal verb 'blow off' (as in 'to blow off an appointment').