(transitive) To remove something by a scraping action.

plural of pay-off

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of give off

simple past tense of give off

present participle of give off

past participle of give off

(idiomatic) To sell or dispose of (something) with the intent to deceive; to attempt to pass off a counterfeit or inferior product as genuine.

A sudden downward slope. / The precipitous outer side of a coral reef, facing the open sea. / A sudden decrease. / A delivery; the act of leaving a package, etc.

Alternative spelling of hands off

To remove (something attached to, on or clinging to an object) by shaking. / To dissociate oneself from (an allegation or rumour). / To lose someone who is tracking you