Blunt

/blʌnt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of cigar that has been hollowed out and filled with marijuana.

He rolled a blunt for the gathering.

verb

To make something less sharp.

The constant use of the knife will blunt its edge.

adjective

Not sharp; having an edge or point that is not sharp.

The knife was too blunt to cut through the tough meat.

Straightforward and frank in speech or manner.

She appreciated his blunt honesty, even if it was a bit harsh.

Middle English, from Old Norse bluntr, meaning dull or blunt.

blunt end

The end of an object that is not sharp.

blunt truth

A direct and honest fact that may be unpleasant.

blunt instrument

An object lacking a sharp edge, often used metaphorically.

dull

Lacking bright color, vividness, or sheen.

frank

Open and honest in expression.

tactless

Lacking sensitivity or tact.

A joint of marijuana rolled with blunt cigar paper.

They smoked a blunt while hanging out at the park.

To be straightforward in a social context.

He's always so blunt; he won't sugarcoat anything.