popoff

American

[pop-awf, -of] / ˈpɒpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

noun

a person who generally speaks loudly or irately; indiscreet arguer or complainer.

adjective

pertaining to or characteristic of such a person.

His popoff remarks cost him many friends.

Etymology

Origin of popoff

First recorded in 1940–45; noun, adj. use of verb phrase pop off

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Now his sons, Hal and Hank, run the team, and they seem much more circumspect than their dad -- nary a popoff or threat to be heard.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 13, 2010

"I was also an awful popoff," said Woodward.

From Time Magazine Archive

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