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."
blob out
C1 informal intransitive
To spend time doing nothing, lying around lazily with no energy or purpose.
In plain English
To just lie around like a blob doing absolutely nothing.
What does "blob out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To spread out and become shapeless like a blob of jelly, doing nothing.
Actually means
To just lie around like a blob doing absolutely nothing.
Usage tip
British informal, occasionally used in Australian English too. Often used affectionately or humorously about a relaxing day of pure laziness. Not considered offensive.
Words that pair with "blob out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
sofa weekend afternoon telly couch home
How to conjugate "blob out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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