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turnoff

turnoff is the alternative spelling 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.

Forms of turnoff

pluralturnoffs

Origin of turnoff

Deverbal from turn off.

Questions about turnoff

What is turnoff the alternative spelling of?
Turnoff is the alternative spelling of turn-off.

Words near turnoff in the dictionary

  1. turnkeying
  2. turnkeys
  3. Turnmire
  4. Turnmires
  5. Turnock
  6. turnoff
  7. turnoffs
  8. turnon
  9. turnons
  10. Turnour
  11. Turnour Island

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