Meaning of blow-in | Babel Free

Definitions

Someone who has only recently arrived in an area or community; a newcomer.

Australia, Ireland

Examples

“This had been her local when she worked in Central. All the waitresses knew her by name. Now she was a blow-in.”

“Maybe it's none of my business as a blow-in, but I loved helping someone local, in return for what I have been given by the people of Achill over the last 25 years.”

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