offy

English

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Etymology

Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *h₂ep
Proto-Indo-European *-o
Proto-Indo-European *h₂epó
Proto-Germanic *ab
Proto-West Germanic *ab
Old English æf
Old English of
Middle English of
English off
Proto-Germanic *-j-, *-ij-
Proto-West Germanic *-i, *-ī
Old English -iġ
Middle English -y
English -y
English offy

    From off (“first element of noun”) + -y (“diminutive suffix”).

    Pronunciation

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    • Rhymes: -ɒfi

    Noun

    offy (plural offies)

    1. (Ireland, UK, slang) An off-licence.
    2. (Australia, cricket, slang) An off break.
    3. (Australia, cricket, slang) An off spinner.
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