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Latin expression for "at one's pleasure"
In music and other performing arts, the phrase ad libitum (/æd ˈlɪbɪtəm/; Latin for 'at one's pleasure' or 'as you desire'), often shortened to "ad lib"
Ad_libitum
2017 Hong Kong-Chinese film by Pang Ho-cheung
Love Off the Cuff (Chinese: 春嬌救志明) is a 2017 romantic comedy film directed by Pang Ho-cheung and starring Miriam Yeung and Shawn Yue. A Hong Kong-Chinese
Love_Off_the_Cuff
Indian news website
ThePrint is noted for focusing on politics and policy. The venture is associated with the Off the Cuff programme that is broadcast on Aaj Tak and promoted
ThePrint
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article on "off the cuff", but its sister project Wiktionary does: Read the Wiktionary entry "off the cuff" You can also: Search for Off the cuff in Wikipedia
Off_the_cuff
American actress and comedian (born 1981)
on Jewish life and culture. She played Kate Clark in the Chicago-based feature comedy Off the Cuff.[citation needed] She performed improvisational comedy
Vanessa_Bayer
1968 British animated film by Bob Godfrey
Two Off the Cuff (also known as Happenings and Masks) is a 1968 British animated short film directed by Bob Godfrey and starring the voices of Ronnie Barker
Two_Off_the_Cuff
English TV presenter, actor & musician (1957–2017)
his off-the-cuff ad-lib style of broadcasting and stated that no one had ever written a word for him. In 2012, he was scheduled to take part in the 7th
Keith_Chegwin
2025 film by Josh Safdie
2025. Timothée Chalamet & Gwyneth Paltrow Answer Rapid-Fire Questions | Off the Cuff | Vogue. Vogue (Interview). December 19, 2025. Retrieved December 20
Marty_Supreme
American model
SiriusXM called Off The Cuff. She has a son with Oscar Burnett, born in 2024. "Check Out What Keith Richards' Kid is Doing This Fashion Week! | the New York
Theodora_Richards
Latin phrase meaning "horrible year"
Nations, Office of the Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Archived from the original on 4 February 2005. The Secretary-General Off the Cuff "UN chief welcomes
Annus_horribilis
2025 French drama film by Laurent Slama
for carrying "a compellingly off-the-cuff Paris movie". Cineuropa described it as "a beautiful platonic encounter" during the Paris Olympics, lauding its
A_Second_Life
Layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve of a garment
A cuff is a layer of fabric at the lower edge of the sleeve of a garment (shirt, coat, jacket, etc.) at the wrist, or at the ankle end of a trouser leg
Cuff
American magnate and political figure (born 1948)
bullshit yourself if you want!" Among the "off-the-cuff—and off-beat—policy proposals" that Catsimatidis suggested during the campaign included giving police
John_Catsimatidis
1990 Michael Jordan quote
in jest on a bus with Horace Grant and Scottie Pippen. It was thrown off the cuff. My mother asked to do a PSA for Harvey Gantt, and I said, 'Look, Mom
Republicans_buy_sneakers,_too
American death examiner and author
Butcher knows 'What the Dead Know'". NPR. Archived from the original on July 24, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025. Police off the Cuff (July 30, 2023). Law
Barbara_Butcher
American actress and comedian (born 1984)
Yesterday: From hidden cameras and off-the-cuff castings to A&E visits and mocking Ed Sheeran on set". BT. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019.
Kate_McKinnon
American comedian (born 1974)
Jessie (February 10, 2015). "'Off the Cuff' Podcast: Comedian Ari Shaffir On Trading the Synagogue for the Strip Club". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved
Ari_Shaffir
Geopolitical and economic crisis
Reuters. 12 May 2026. "Trump threatens to 'blow up' Oman in off-the-cuff Cabinet meeting remark". The Independent. 28 May 2026. Retrieved 30 May 2026. Campbell
2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
Taiwanese actor
Douban (in Chinese). Archived from the original on 18 August 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023. "Love Off the Cuff United States Runtime". AMCTheaters
Toby_Lee_(actor)
2009 American film
" Rotten Tomatoes has two critical reviews, both negative. DVD Talk Off The Cuff With Peter Travers: Justin Long on YouTube "Still Waiting... (2008)"
Still_Waiting...
2026 studio album by Grace Ives
smothering "her off-the-cuff vocals". Robin Murray of Clash described the album as a "fun pop record" and a "stellar return". Helen Brown at The Independent
Girlfriend_(Grace_Ives_album)
Queen of the Netherlands from 1980 to 2013
from "off-the-cuff" remarks. It did not apply to her son Prince Willem-Alexander. Throughout much of her reign, Beatrix had a considerable role in the cabinet
Beatrix_of_the_Netherlands
American comedian and actor (1969–2011)
been described as conversational. His routines were characterized by an off-the-cuff approach and frequently adult themes. He was direct when presenting his
Patrice_O'Neal
American TV personality, actor and designer
Off The Cuff: The essential style guide for men and the women who love them (ISBN 0-525-94836-8) 2004: co-author, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy: The
Carson_Kressley
1996 studio album by Weezer
AllMusic, "The guitars rage and squeal, the beats are brutal and visceral, the vocals are mixed to the front, filled with overlapping, off-the-cuff backing
Pinkerton_(album)
1976 single by Steely Dan
off-the-cuff break" during the song's fade-out "breathtaking." According to Rolling Stone, which ranked "Kid Charlemagne" at #80 in its list of the "100
Kid_Charlemagne
American professional wrestler
his "facetime" (for winning the day's show) to criticize the WWE for the incident, despite Jossie's joke being an off-the-cuff moment. Jossie was released
Abraham_Washington
American-French adult animated television series
Tómas Lemarquis as Odric "Odd" Twilight of the Gods was first conceived by Jay Oliva during an off-the-cuff phone call. John Derderian from Netflix called
Twilight of the Gods (TV series)
Twilight_of_the_Gods_(TV_series)
American news anchor and politician (born 1964)
night and off-the-cuff shortly after controversial remarks were made by Trump towards the family of an American war veteran, and that the message reflected
Trey_Gowdy
Annual Europe–North America forum
really think, without the risk of off-the-cuff comments becoming fodder for controversy in the media. A 2008 press release from the "American Friends of
Bilderberg_Meeting
American stand-up comedian and podcaster
his experiences with unemployment and everyday life. His relatable, off-the-cuff style attracted a predominantly female audience, a dynamic he has described
Connor_Wood_(comedian)
American journalist (born 1984)
read by its members. Klein defended the forum saying that it "[ensures] that folks feel safe giving off-the-cuff analysis and instant reactions." JournoList
Ezra_Klein
American actor (born 1969)
the original on November 20, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2021. "'Off the Cuff' Podcast: Johnathon Schaech Says He Turned Down Franco Zeffirelli". The
Johnathon_Schaech
2016 novel by Robert Harris
to give an off-the-cuff homily. Although he expected it to be controversial, he is frustrated when some of the cardinals misinterpret the homily as making
Conclave_(novel)
1960 studio album by Duke Pearson
the Blue Note label in 1960. In the liner notes, producer Alfred Lion recalls the off-the-cuff recording of "3 A.M.": "The session was over, and everybody
Tender_Feelin's
American crime drama television series
activities. However, the tension of having the money gets to Lemansky, and in an off-the-cuff decision, burns most of the money before the others can stop
The_Shield
American actor and model (born 1988)
after years of public speculation concerning his "secret gay past", an off-the-cuff response he made on Tumblr—regarding a comment on photos that appeared
Colton_Haynes
Serbian footballer (born 1970)
football coverage. He quickly marked himself out for outspoken approach and off-the-cuff manner. In November 2019, Bogdanović faced criticism over a racist remark
Rade_Bogdanović
1971 studio album by Pink Floyd
increasingly deployed style of breezy, off-the-cuff songwriting. The song was inspired by the band's trip to the south of France in 1970. Pink Floyd uncharacteristically
Meddle
Canadian indie rock music group
January 2022. The Most Serene Republic at Arts & Crafts Productions 2009 The Most Serene Republic Interview at Bandega.com Off The Cuff Recordings Acoustic
The_Most_Serene_Republic
Figurative phrase meaning a limit
'red line'?". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 2013-10-24. Retrieved 2013-07-30. Baker, Peter (4 May 2013). "Off-the-Cuff Obama Line Put
Red_line_(phrase)
Hong Kong model and actress
Best Leading Actress at the 59th Golden Horse Awards in 2022 and Best Actress at the 41st Hong Kong Film Awards in 2023 for The Narrow Road. "【2月號封面人物】愛情的形狀
Angela_Yuen
American indie rock band
comedy, often injecting humour into their interviews, press-releases and off-the-cuff jokes at their live shows. This has been carried over as part of producing
We_Are_Scientists
1980 song by The Rolling Stones
tongue-in-cheek in their approach to this subject, with Jagger invoking off-the-cuff rhymes and in an affected, drawn vocal performance: Oh, I think I had
Send_It_to_Me
Australian YouTuber and musician
and impromptu humour, fan-favourite catchphrases such as "Dingus" and off the cuff chaotic style, DankPods has since amassed 1.83 million subscribers and
DankPods
2014 single by Paloma Faith
"Paloma Faith - Only Love Can Hurt Like This (Off the Cuff) - Music Video - MTV". MTV. Archived from the original on 13 May 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2015
Only_Love_Can_Hurt_Like_This
American journalist and author (born 1967)
(June 4, 2021). "Off the Cuff with Peter Baker, Commencement Speaker and Chief White House Correspondent for The New York Times". The Oberlin Review. Retrieved
Peter_Baker_(journalist)
1990 studio album by the Sundays
noting that "the two bring the same trippy sense of coquettish, off-the-cuff muse to a foundation of quirky, guitar-based arrangements." The Los Angeles
Reading, Writing and Arithmetic
Reading,_Writing_and_Arithmetic
Swiss hip-hop band
studio album called Off the Cuff, which contains the track Admit It, a collaboration with Brooklyn rappers Wordsworth and Masta Ace. The album received mixed
Nefew
American boxer (born 1987)
Been Pound-For-Pound King Since Floyd Retired" - Off The Cuff With Terence Crawford. Archived from the original on April 26, 2025. Retrieved January 31
Terence_Crawford
English actor and comedian (1917–1992)
"Titter ye not". A later sale of his scripts, however, showed that the seemingly off-the-cuff remarks had all been meticulously planned. Barry Cryer said of
Frankie_Howerd
Type of one-piece garment
Memories of the Siren Suit by a Child in Penge". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-12-02. "All For Onesie: The Siren Suit". Off the Cuff: The Turnbull & Asser
Siren_suit
Australian and New Zealand pop rock band
feel right for us or him. We're very off-the-cuff and conversational, whereas Tim is into creating a spectacle and the two approaches don't gel all that
Crowded_House
1993 film by Steve Rash
anything off the cuff, Crawl tells them that he has already proposed and she accepted. This upsets Becca's family and Travis, who punches Crawl in the face
Son_in_Law_(film)
Hong Kong composer
(2013) Kung Fu Jungle (2014) The White Haired Witch of Lunar Kingdom (2014) Helios (2015) Sword Master (2016) Love Off the Cuff (2017) Europe Raiders (2018)
Peter_Kam
Irish TV and radio personality (1922–1987)
format in the UK. He hosted The Eamonn Andrews Show on ITV for five years. He was known for coming up with off-the-cuff linkings that did not work, such
Eamonn_Andrews
American band
The powerful, deceptively torpid groove evokes the pace of inner-city pleasures like 'All Day Music' and 'Summer.' But however jokey and off-the-cuff
War_(band)
American singer, songwriter, and actor (born 1981)
his goal for the album was "to capture moments' with a vivid, raw, off-the-cuff sound", while managing the recording sessions. At the time, Timberlake
Justin_Timberlake
Canadian pizza topped with pineapple
pizza topping if he could, as long as he received 30% of the under 21 vote. His off-the-cuff remark generated a flurry of media coverage and inspired
Hawaiian_pizza
American comedian, actor, writer (b. 1979)
Kane is mainly known for his in-your-face style of insult comedy and off-the-cuff crowd work. Born in New York City, Kane grew up in Rockville Centre on
Colin_Kane
2008 film by Peter Berg
"Hancock: Off-the-Cuff VFX". Animation World Network. Retrieved April 26, 2010. "Hancock (CD)". Varèse Sarabande. July 1, 2008. Archived from the original
Hancock_(film)
American police procedural television series (1996–2001)
off-the-cuff observations at crime scenes. He has a penchant for getting involved in get-rich quick schemes, often having to be rescued by Nash. The details
Nash_Bridges
Hong Kong filmmaker (born 1947)
Archived from the original on 9 July 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2016. Shackleton, Liz (5 November 2016). "AFM: Media Asia launches 'Love Off The Cuff' sales"
John_Woo
American hedge fund manager and investor (born 1954)
received. In a written statement sent to the Washington Post, Jones stated that "My off-the-cuff remarks at the University of Virginia were with regard
Paul_Tudor_Jones
New York-based fashion, lifestyle, design and parenting blog
started the blog as a weekend hobby. When Goddard first started blogging she shared fun things she found online and wrote short "off-the-cuff" posts.
Cup_of_Jo
Subgenre of house
"operating at the fringes of the fringes" such as Laurel Halo, Anthony Naples. However, Ben UFO himself called the term "off-the-cuff formulation", reacting
Outsider_house
American jazz trumpeter and singer (born 1964)
Pareles of The New York Times wrote, "Mr. Ruffins is an unabashed entertainer who plays trumpet with a bright, silvery tone, sings with off-the-cuff charm
Kermit_Ruffins
then turned at the end of the entrance ramp before exiting the arena and flipped off the crowd. In the Mr. Deity episode "Mr. Deity and the Intel", George
Fictionalized portrayals of George W. Bush
Fictionalized_portrayals_of_George_W._Bush
Psychological trait
"has been traced to people's tendency to view their own spontaneous or off-the-cuff responses to others' questions as relatively unrevealing even though
Illusion of asymmetric insight
Illusion_of_asymmetric_insight
2012 Hong Kong film by Pang Ho-cheung
performance in the film, Miriam Yeung won the Best Actress award at the 32nd Hong Kong Film Awards. A third installment, Love Off the Cuff, was released
Love_in_the_Buff
American singer and actor (1917–1995)
the content. He later had trouble with NBC for his off-the-cuff use of obscene Italian phrases, which brought complaints from viewers who spoke the language
Dean_Martin
1978 song by Patti Smith Group
that, they're not supposed to be analyzed, 'cause they're more like off-the-cuff humorous statements. I do have a sense of humor, ya know, which is something
Rock_N_Roll_Nigger
Award ceremony for films of 1997
complained that the ceremony proved to be a "Yawner of an Oscarcast." He added that Crystal's "off-the-cuff one-liners sank faster than the great ship herself
70th_Academy_Awards
Welsh musician (born 1974)
explained: "We were recording the sixth Stereophonics album last year and in-between takes I started doing these songs off the cuff. Three or four tracks in
Kelly_Jones
American actor (born 1959)
He worked as a man-on-the-street interviewer for banks, cars, retail chains and other clients, in spontaneous, off-the-cuff comedic campaigns that won
Jim_Meskimen
American ice hockey player
Off the Cuff on TSN Radio 690 Montreal, on March 18, 2013, after being a daily phone-in guest on Melnick in the Afternoon for a number of months. The
Chris_Nilan
American rapper (1998–2019)
wrote, while the rest was done impromptu. Rather than write down his rhymes, Higgins crafted whole songs in a few minutes by way of off-the-cuff rhyming.
Juice_Wrld
American comedy series
become an action hero, and refuses to be seen as a laughing stock. He goes off on a talk show, which ultimately causes his career to plummet. He is offered
Die_Hart
Verbal harasser
squelchers, or squelches—on hand; those who handle the moment in an off-the-cuff manner do so by giving the heckler "enough rope to hang themselves". Stewart
Heckler
1988 album by "Weird Al" Yankovic
and more off-the-cuff." The album's closer, "Good Old Days" is about a psychopath fondly remembering his childhood. Yankovic described the song as an
Even_Worse
New Zealand television presenter
doctor. She joined the new TV3 network when it launched in 1989 as a weather presenter, and shortly after became known for her off-the-cuff contributions as
Belinda_Todd
American poet, art critic and writer
recording amid the bustle and churn of daily life would later be one of the important aspects that shaped O'Hara as an urban poet, writing off the cuff. Among
Frank_O'Hara
American blues musician (1939–2009)
albums in his own name - At The Drive In and Off The Cuff, on which he was supported by Joe Sample and Wilton Felder of The Crusaders - for Enterprise
Abu_Talib_(musician)
Hong Kong filmmaker
February 2012 Kerr, Elizabeth (11 April 2017). "'Love Off the Cuff': Film Review | Hong Kong 2017". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 12 August 2021. Chu
Pang_Ho-cheung
Canadian pianist and composer
debuting with TSO, discovered piano at 3". Toledo Blade. "Stewart Goodyear, off the Cuff". Thewholenote.com. October 30, 2010. "Celebrated pianist Stewart Goodyear
Stewart_Goodyear
English footballer
Patrick Joseph Cuff (born 19 March 1952) is an English former footballer who made 185 appearances in the Football League playing as a goalkeeper for Middlesbrough
Pat_Cuff
1934 film by W. S. Van Dyke
company and worked it into the movie. The director often encouraged and incorporated improvisation and off-the-cuff details into the picture. In order to keep
The_Thin_Man_(film)
Song by Duke Ellington and Nick Kenny
lyrics written by Nick Kenny. A.H. Lawrence writes that the song originated from an off the cuff remark from Ellington. Nick Kenny had hailed a taxi, and
Drop_Me_Off_in_Harlem
American baseball executive (1957–2020)
for his off-the-cuff remarks that seemed to lack forethought. Despite his outspoken persona, Steinbrenner was not frequently seen around the team and
Hank_Steinbrenner
English Victorian neo-Gothic mansion, former home of George Harrison
was due to be demolished was unfounded and was little more than an "off-the-cuff" comment without any factual basis. In early 1972, Harrison installed
Friar_Park
American actor (1923–2006)
early radio work in the mid-1930s would indicate the earlier birth date, as did an off-the-cuff remark on the TVLegends interview, 2002, where he says "not
Al_Lewis
American rock band
recalls meeting Eddie van Halen – and tries his hand at playing Eruption off the cuff". April 26, 2024. "Doug Pinnick: How King's X Influenced Soundgarden
Pearl_Jam
American rock band from Illinois, US
where members of the band responded in an off-the-cuff and, at times, jocular manner to questions shouted out by fans and hecklers alike. The band made an
Shellac_(band)
Swedish fashion house
2008). "Acne: A clear winner". The Independent. Archived from the original on 9 April 2008. "WHAT IS RAW DENIM?". Off the Cuff. levi.com. Retrieved 30 November
Acne_Studios
American actress (born 1971)
30, 2014). "'Off the Cuff' Podcast: Michaela Watkins Explains Why Her 'Tropphy Wife' Costumes are a 'Fashion Jam'" (Podcast interview). The Hollywood Reporter
Michaela_Watkins
Irish country, pop and folk singer
Catholic. Mccann, Paul Francis (20 July 2005). "Off The Cuff With Mary Duff". Paul Francis McCann. Archived from the original on 16 March 2012. Retrieved 8 August
Mary_Duff
Grade I listed house in the United Kingdom
30 March 2022 – via British History Online. Gribble, Philip (1964). Off the Cuff: An Autobiography. London: Phoenix House. p. 25. Historic England. "Biddesden
Biddesden_House
2009 studio album by the Black Keys
compelling and welcome rejoining of the rap and rock worlds that successfully captures the off-the-cuff nature of the recording sessions." In early September
Blakroc
US syndicated horror television series
effects, echoes, wind etc. off the cuff during the weekly recording sessions for the movie and promos for CDF during the week. MacNevin says he still
Creature_Double_Feature
American musician, singer and actor (1936–1973)
told Life that he wanted to be established as a legend by the age of 25. Darin's off-the-cuff statements generated a rivalry and playful banter between
Bobby_Darin
OFF THE-CUFF
OFF THE-CUFF
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Middle English word tye, TYE means "pasture."
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : topographic name for someone who lived by a common pasture, Middle English tye (Old English tēag).North German : from a short form, Tide, of the personal name Dietrich.
Surname or Lastname
Welsh
Welsh : nickname for a red-haired person (see Gough).English (of Cornish and Breton origin) : occupational name from Cornish and Breton goff ‘smith’ (cognate with Gaelic gobha). The surname is common in East Anglia, where it is of Breton origin, introduced by followers of William the Conqueror.Irish : reduced form of McGoff.Edward Goffe was a farmer in Cambridge MA whose house was acquired by Harvard College some time before 1654 and used as a dormitory, known as Goffe’s College.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Rolfe.North German : variant of Ruoff.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Gift of God
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Old French boeuf ‘bull’, a nickname for a powerfully built man. In some cases it may have been originally a metonymic occupational name for a herdsman. Compare Bouvier.German (Böff) : from the short form of a Germanic personal name with bod- (Old Saxon bodo ‘messenger’), as in Bodo.
Female
Greek
 Short form of Greek and Latin Dorothea, THEA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
Boy/Male
English
From the enclosure.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name THI means "poem."
Male
Native American
Native American Navajo name TSE means "rock."
Female
English
 Pet form of English Theodora, THEA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Thea.
Girl/Female
Finnish, German, Greek
Gift of God
Girl/Female
Greek American
Goddess; godly. Also as abbreviation of names like Althea and Dorothea. The mythological Thea was...
Male
African
second-born of twin brothers.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Swedish
Gift of God; Bold People; Courageous People; Form of Theodore; Divine Gift
Surname or Lastname
English (Yorkshire)
English (Yorkshire) : variant of Tye.
Male
English
Short form of English Theodore, THEO means "gift of God," and other names beginning with Theo-.
Female
Vietnamese
Vietnamese name THU means "autumn."
Female
German
Pet form of German Kätharina, KÄTHE means "pure."
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English
Name of a King
OFF THE-CUFF
OFF THE-CUFF
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Northumberland)
English (mainly Northumberland) : from a pet form of Bartholomew.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Iraiyavan | இரையாவந
Blessed by the supreme
Boy/Male
Indian
A companion of the prophet
Female
Scottish
Pet form of Scottish Iseabail, BEILEAG means "God is my oath."
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Telugu
Name of a River in India
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil
Beloved of Shri (Lord Vishnu)
Boy/Male
Hindu
From or relating to Mathura
Girl/Female
Arthurian Legend
Lover of Tristan.
Male
English
Old English name HENGIST means "stallion." In English legend, this is the name of the brother of Horsa, and ruler of Kent. In Arthurian legend, he was killed by Uther Pendragon.Â
Boy/Male
Biblical
Raised; who pardons.
OFF THE-CUFF
OFF THE-CUFF
OFF THE-CUFF
OFF THE-CUFF
OFF THE-CUFF
obj.
The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed.
adv.
Denoting opposition or negation.
definite article.
A word placed before nouns to limit or individualize their meaning.
n.
A device for letting off, releasing, or giving forth, as the warp from the cylinder of a loom.
adv.
Denoting a different direction; not on or towards: away; as, to look off.
v. i.
See Thee.
prep.
Not on; away from; as, to be off one's legs or off the bed; two miles off the shore.
adv.
Denoting a leaving, abandonment, departure, abatement, interruption, or remission; as, the fever goes off; the pain goes off; the game is off; all bets are off.
adv.
Denoting distance or separation; as, the house is a mile off.
v. t.
See Tie, the proper orthography.
adv.
Denoting the action of removing or separating; separation; as, to take off the hat or cloak; to cut off, to pare off, to clip off, to peel off, to tear off, to march off, to fly off, and the like.
adv.
By that; by how much; by so much; on that account; -- used before comparatives; as, the longer we continue in sin, the more difficult it is to reform.
pron.
Of thee, or belonging to thee; the more common form of thine, possessive case of thou; -- used always attributively, and chiefly in the solemn or grave style, and in poetry. Thine is used in the predicate; as, the knife is thine. See Thine.
n.
Anything, or any part, corresponding to the toe of the foot; as, the toe of a boot; the toe of a skate.
adv.
In a general sense, denoting from or away from; as:
n.
The side of the field that is on the right of the wicket keeper.
a.
Designating a time when one is not strictly attentive to business or affairs, or is absent from his post, and, hence, a time when affairs are not urgent; as, he took an off day for fishing: an off year in politics.
pron.
The objective case of they. See They.
a.
On the farther side; most distant; on the side of an animal or a team farthest from the driver when he is on foot; in the United States, the right side; as, the off horse or ox in a team, in distinction from the nigh or near horse or ox; the off leg.
interj.
Away; begone; -- a command to depart.