falloff

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A reduction or decline.
  2. A note immediately followed by a rapidly descending group of notes.
  3. The noticeable retraction and falling movement of a buck from a doe, usually indicating successful insemination.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

falloff falloffs fall-off

Etymology

Deverbal from fall off.

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Derived words

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