phrase Internet Slang

Put On Blast

/pʊt ɒn blɑːst/ · phrase · slang

To publicly call someone out or expose embarrassing details about them.

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Definitions

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Often done on social media with screenshots or receipts.

“He got put on blast with receipts of everything he said.”
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To publicly expose, criticize, or embarrass someone by sharing their business or calling them out openly. Putting someone "on blast" makes their mistake or secret loud and public.

“She put him on blast in the group chat for lying.”
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Can be playful roasting or serious exposure.

“Don't put me on blast for one typo.”
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Put On Blast In A Sentence

They put the company on blast for bad service.
He got put on blast in front of everyone.
She put his texts on blast.

Origin & Usage

"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.

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People Also Ask

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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