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gaffed off

gaffed off is the simple past and past participle of gaff off.

Meaning of gaff off

Verb

gaff off (third-person singular simple present gaffs off, present participle gaffing off, simple past and past participle gaffed off)

  1. (US, slang) To deliberately disrespect a commanding officer; to be insubordinate; to disregard a lawful command.

Questions about gaffed off

What is gaffed off the simple past and past participle of?
Gaffed off is the simple past and past participle of gaff off.

Words near gaffed off in the dictionary

  1. gaff-topsails
  2. gaffa
  3. gaffas
  4. gaffe
  5. gaffed
  6. gaffed off
  7. gaffer
  8. gaffer grip
  9. gaffer grips
  10. gaffer tape
  11. gaffer tapes

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