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turn-offs

turn-offs is the plural of turn-off.

Meaning of turn-off

Noun

turn-off (plural turn-offs)

  1. (idiomatic) Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.
    • I like the people at my job, but the 60-hour work weeks are a big turn-off.
    Synonyms:
    passion killer
  2. A road where one turns off, such as a motorway exit.

Questions about turn-offs

What is turn-offs the plural of?
Turn-offs is the plural of turn-off.

Words near turn-offs in the dictionary

  1. turn-coats
  2. turn-key
  3. turn-off
  4. turn-off time
  5. turn-off times
  6. turn-offs
  7. turn-on
  8. turn-on time
  9. turn-on times
  10. turn-ons
  11. turn-out

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