blowoff

/ˈbloʊˌɔf/
noun
  1. An event or activity that helps someone release strong emotions or stress.
    • She needed a good laugh as a blowoff from all the tension at work.
    • Playing video games can be a fun blowoff after a stressful day.
    • After a long week of exams, the hike was a perfect blowoff for the students.
  2. The act of canceling or avoiding something, such as a meeting or responsibility.
    • I was hurt by her blowoff of my invitation to the party.
    • His blowoff of the meeting annoyed the entire team.
    • The boss warned him that another blowoff of his duties would lead to trouble.
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