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buyoff

American

[bahy-awf, -of] / ˈbaɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

noun

Informal.

an act or instance of buying off; payment or bribe.

The increased retirement benefit was a buyoff for employees who wanted salary increases.

Etymology

Origin of buyoff

Noun use of verb phrase buy off

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He identifies a top player who is susceptible to a buyoff.

From Slate ● Dec. 9, 2011

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