Browse all

blob out

C1 informal intransitive
In simple words

To just lie around like a blob doing absolutely nothing.

Literal meaning: To spread out and become shapeless like a blob of jelly, doing nothing.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic informal

To spend time in complete idleness, typically lying on a sofa or in bed.

"We just blobbed out in front of the TV all Sunday — it was brilliant."

Usage notes

British informal, occasionally used in Australian English too. Often used affectionately or humorously about a relaxing day of pure laziness. Not considered offensive.

Commonly used with

sofa weekend afternoon telly couch home

Forms

Base
blob out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
blobs out
he/she/it
Past simple
blobed out
yesterday
Past participle
blobed out
have + pp
-ing form
blobing out
continuous

Understand "blob out" better

Try:

Real video examples

Video examples are being collected. Check back soon.

Synonyms

Want to master this phrasal verb?

Practice "blob out" on Looplines