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Meaning of get off on | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To be excited or aroused by; to derive pleasure from.
slang
To fight (somebody); to win a fight against (someone); to insult or provoke (someone) to a fight.
US, dated, slang

Examples

“I don't get off on champagne.”

“Now's the chance to get off on your new math tricks: twelve times eight is the same as ten times eight plus two times eight... eighty plus sixteen: ninety-six!”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

get off one's ass get off one's backside get off one's chest get off one's high horse get off someone's back get off someone's case