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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKiss-off
/ˈkɪs.ɒf/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An abrupt dismissal, rejection, or termination of a relationship or association.
"After months of negotiations, the company gave them the kiss-off." - 2
A final statement or action that ends something definitively.
"Her parting comment served as the ultimate kiss-off."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in American slang during the mid-20th century, the term combines the verb 'kiss' with the particle 'off' as a dismissal. Initially rooted in underworld and theatrical jargon, it metaphorically describes a final, abrupt rejection or termination of a relationship or obligation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kiss-off" is said worldwide
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congé
Transliteration: kɔ̃.ʒe
"Il lui a donné son congé sans explication."
Abfuhr
Transliteration: ˈapˌfuːɐ̯
"Er hat ihr eine deutliche Abfuhr erteilt."
liquidazione
Transliteration: li.kwi.daˈtjo.ne
"Ha ricevuto una brusca liquidazione."
calabazas
Transliteration: kalaˈbaθas
"Le dieron calabazas después de la entrevista."
fora
Transliteration: ˈfɔ.ɾɐ
"Ele levou um fora da namorada."
खारिज
Transliteration: kharij
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने प्रस्ताव को पूरी तरह खारिज कर दिया।"
打发
Transliteration: dǎfɑ
Script: 中文汉字
"老板用几句话就把他打发了。"
퇴짜
Transliteration: toejja
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 제안에서 단호한 퇴짜를 맞았다."
お払い箱
Transliteration: oharaibako
Script: 日本語
"彼はプロジェクトからお払い箱にされた。"
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