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
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