Monday, February 9, 2009

peaking/slang



Definition:
To release stress or anger.
Example:
1) Rob screams and yells a lot. He should find some other way to blow off steam. 2) Playing sports after school helps students blow off steam.
Etymology:
The idea is that anger and stress can build up inside a person and needs to be released, like an engine releasing pressurized steam.
Synonyms: vent
By :Dr.Nevien

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