Pay-off
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪ.ɒf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pay-off is a noun meaning A payment in full; the state of having been paid in full.
Meaning
A payment in full; the state of having been paid in full.
More Meanings
- A reward.
- A return on investment.
- (informal) A bribe.
- (colloquial, especially fiction) A resolution or justification of an event that has already occurred.
- (baseball) Ellipsis of payoff pitch.
Example Sentences
Where's the pay-off for that whole segment of the plot?
What's the pay-off for putting up with her nonsense for ages on end?
At the current monthly payment level, it'll take 32 more months to reach pay-off.
How soon could we realistically expect any pay-off from loading up on shares of that company?
Word Forms
- pay-offs
- payoff
Synonyms for pay-off
Depending on context, synonyms include backhander, bribe, bung, dash, douceur, inducement.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recompense, reward, slogan, motto, payoff, payment.
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