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Meaning of putoff | Babel Free

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.

See also

putoid putois Putonghua putoo putoranite putout