doff
verb (used with object)
to remove or take off, as clothing.
doffed
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past participleof doff.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof doff.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
doffverb (used with object)to remove or take off, as clothing.
Example Sentences
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He didn’t have to make the gesture; but it’s a measure of his decency that he doffed his hat to her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 19, 2025
The Americans defeated China on penalties in front of a sellout crowd at the Rose Bowl and Brandi Chastain doffed her jersey in celebration.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
And once Freeman pulled into the base safely, he doffed his helmet and absorbed the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2023
Coach Prime doffed his hat to the crowd and took a bow before a 90-something long-time fan literally kicked things off with her right foot as numerous former Colorado players looked on.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2023
Once inside the Hab, I doffed the suit and got my first good look at the injury.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
