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put on blast
What does put on blast mean?
Often done on social media with screenshots or receipts.
"He got put on blast with receipts of everything he said."
Origin
"Put on blast" comes from AAVE and hip-hop, originally tied to broadcasting something loudly, and means to publicly expose or call someone out. It spread widely through social-media call-out culture.
Frequently asked questions
What does put on blast mean?
To put on blast means to publicly call someone out or expose embarrassing details about them.
Where did put on blast come from?
It comes from AAVE and hip-hop, tied to broadcasting something loudly, and spread through call-out culture.
Is putting someone on blast always serious?
No — it ranges from playful roasting to serious public exposure.
How do you use put on blast in a sentence?
For example: "she put him on blast" — publicly called him out.
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