blow the gaff

:  to be in motion

:  to move with speed or force

:  to move or run quickly

:  an instance of air moving with speed or force :  a blowing of wind especially when strong or violent

:  brag, boasting

:  an act or instance of blowing (see ¹blow)

:  flower, bloom

:  blossoms

:  bloom

:  a forcible stroke delivered with a part of the body (such as the fist) or with an instrument

:  a hostile act or state :  combat

:  a forcible or sudden act or effort :  assault

:  a spear or spearhead for taking fish or turtles

:  a handled hook for holding or lifting heavy fish

:  a metal spur for a gamecock

:  to strike or secure with a spear or hook

:  to fit (a gamecock) with a metal spur

:  a cheap theater or music hall

:  something painful or difficult to bear :  ordeal

:  persistent raillery or criticism

:  rough treatment :  abuse

:  deceive, trick

:  fleece

:  to fix for the purpose of cheating