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a blowjob

noun·Advancedvulgarslang

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UK/ə ˈbləʊdʒɒb/
US/ə ˈbloʊdʒɑːb/
Usage warning: this word is vulgar. It can hurt or insult people. Learn to recognise it, but avoid using it about anyone.

Meaning

  1. nouncountablevulgarslang

    A sexual act in which a person uses their mouth on a partner's penis.

    Grammar: Countable: 'a blowjob', 'give someone a blowjob'.

    Patterns

    • give someone a blowjob
    • get a blowjob

    The film includes a scene where a character is given a blowjob.

    He asked her for a blowjob, but she refused.

    The article discussed whether a blowjob counts as sex.

Word forms

pluralblowjobs

Common combinations

give someone a blowjob
She said she would never give him a blowjob.
get a blowjob
He bragged about getting a blowjob.
a blowjob scene
The movie was criticized for its explicit blowjob scene.

Synonyms and how they differ

oral sex
A formal, clinical term for the same act; it is much more polite and can be used in medical or serious discussion.
fellatio
A technical, medical word; it is neutral and appropriate in formal writing.

Word family

blow verb
To move air, or (informal) to perform oral sex.
job noun
A task or work; here used in a slang compound.

Commonly confused: a blowjob or handjob?

a blowjob vs handjob

A handjob involves the hand, not the mouth; they are different sexual acts.

Practice

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