kiss-off
[ kis-awf, -of ]
/ ˈkɪsˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
noun
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.
Billiards, Pool. kiss(def 12).
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Origin of kiss-off
First recorded in 1930–35; noun use of verb phrase kiss off
Words nearby kiss-off
kiss of death, kiss of life, kiss of peace, kiss off, kiss-and-tell, kiss-off, kissable, kissagram, kissel, kisser, kissimmee
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