adjective
blown
blohn
adjective
1
Swollen or puffed up, as if filled with air.
"The tyre looked blown and ready to burst."
2
Out of breath after physical exertion.
"By the top of the hill the runners were completely blown."
3
Having failed or gone wrong.
"The deal was blown after the investors pulled out at the last minute."
4
High on drugs, especially cannabis (slang).
"He admitted he was blown before the interview and could barely focus."
How to Use Blown
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed for things that are swollen, someone out of breath, a plan that has failed, or (slang) someone high on drugs.
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Meaning depends heavily on context — "blown tyre," "blown deal," and "blown out of his mind" all mean very different things.
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Etymology
Past participle of "blow," from Old English blawan.