"on the blob" meaning in English

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Prepositional phrase

Etymology: Apparently a reference to the blobbing (i.e. dripping) of menstrual blood, likely following the model of on the rag. Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the blob, {{en-prep phrase}} on the blob
  1. (British, slang, vulgar) Menstruating; on one's period. Tags: British, slang, vulgar Categories (topical): Menstruation Synonyms: on the rag

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