blowing

blow-ing · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (Of wind) moving with force.

  2. 2.

    Expelling air through the mouth.

  3. 3.

    Playing a wind instrument.

  4. 4.

    The action of wind moving or air being expelled.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    blowing in the wind — Uncertain; undecided.
  • •
    blowing hot and cold — Being inconsistent.
  • •
    whistle-blowing — Exposing wrongdoing.
  • •
    mind-blowing — Extremely impressive or surprising.

Related words

Antonyms: calm, still
See also: blow, blown, blows, wind
Synonyms: blustering, gusting, puffing

Etymology

From Old English blāwan + -ing.