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putoff

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

An excuse made to delay or stall.

Examples

“I think⟳ I would have⟳ asked farther, but Alan gave me the put-off. “I am rather wearied,” he said, “and I would like⟳ fine to get⟳ a sleep⟳.””

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

putoid putois Putonghua putoo putoranite putout

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