kiss-off

[kis-awf, -of]

kiss-off

[kis-awf, -of]
noun
1.
Slang. an act or instance of dismissing a person or thing: The company is about to give you the kiss-off, so you'd better start looking for another job.
2.
Billiards, Pool. kiss (def. 12).

Origin:
1930–35; noun use of verb phrase kiss off
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Kiss-off is always a great word to know.
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raucous or querulous speech; a noisy, foolish utterance
excessive absorption in self-analysis or focus on a single issue
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