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).
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
Definition for kiss off (2 of 2)
Origin of kiss
before 900; Middle English
kissen to kiss, Old English
cyssan (cognate with German
küssen, Old Norse
kyssa), derivative of Old English
coss a kiss; cognate with Old Norse
koss, German
Küss
OTHER WORDS FROM kiss
out·kiss, verb (used with object) un·kissed, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for kiss off (1 of 3)
kiss off
/ slang, mainly US and Canadian /
verb
(tr, adverb)
to ignore or dismiss rudely and abruptly
noun kiss-off
a rude and abrupt dismissal
British Dictionary definitions for kiss off (2 of 3)
KISS
/ text messaging /
abbreviation for
keep it simple, stupid
British Dictionary definitions for kiss off (3 of 3)
kiss
/ (kɪs) /
verb
(tr)
to touch with the lips or press the lips against as an expression of love, greeting, respect, etc
(intr)
to join lips with another person in an act of love or desire
to touch (each other) lightly
their hands kissed
billiards
(of balls) to touch (each other) lightly while moving
noun
See also
kiss off
Derived forms of kiss
kissable, adjectiveWord Origin for kiss
Old English
cyssan, from
coss; compare Old High German
kussen, Old Norse
kyssa
Idioms and Phrases with kiss off
kiss off
Dismiss or reject, as in He kissed off their offer. This usage alludes to kissing something goodbye [Slang; c. 1900]
Be forced to give up or regard as lost, as in You can kiss off that promotion. [Slang; late 1940s]
Get out, go away, as in She told the reporters to kiss off. [Slang; early 1990s]