offcome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That which comes off or the act or process of coming off; emission.
  2. The way any thing or business turns out; the way a person comes off from an encounter or enterprise; result; outcome; reception.
  3. An apology; excuse.
  4. An escape or evasion by subterfuge or pretext; a way of avoiding or getting out of a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
  5. An exhibition of temper.

Word forms

offcome off-come

Etymology

From off- + come.

Synonyms

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