Meaning of offcomer | Babel Free
Examples
“Similarly, there is jokey talk⟳ of the possibility of dynamiting offcomer homes in the village (just as the Welsh have⟳ done to English cottagers), and of beating up any offcomer who tells tales about Wanet to other offcomers […]”
“They are offcomers, a neat appellation intended to highlight their lack of local family. This could be reinforced with suitable word associations; 'from down South' was typical, or something implying weirdness such as 'he is into art'.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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