kiss-off

[ kis-awf, -of ]

noun

1. Slang. an act or instance of dismissing a person or thing:

   The company is about to give you the kiss-off, so you'd better start looking for another job.

2. Billiards, Pool. kiss ( def 12 ).

kiss off

verb

1. tr, adverb to ignore or dismiss rudely and abruptly

noun

1. a rude and abrupt dismissal

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiss-off¹

First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase kiss off

Related Words

• completion
• expiry