What does screw-off mean?
Screw-off means (Canada, US, slang) Someone who often fails to do his or her work; someone known to goof off..
Screw-off
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(Canada, US, slang) Someone who often fails to do his or her work; someone known to goof off..
Definitions by Sense
- (Canada, US, slang) Someone who often fails to do his or her work; someone known to goof off.
- Able to be removed by unscrewing.
Example Sentences
You know, when a guy is a screw-off you got to discipline him.
I've always considered that a polite way of telling a parent that her child is a screw-off, a goofball of major talent.
These were easy wines for everyday life, with screw-off caps so that you could pour two glasses and then close up the bottle for the next day.
Synonyms for screw-off
Antonyms for screw-off
Related Words
Word Forms
- screw-offs
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for screw-off?
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What is the opposite of screw-off?
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How do you use screw-off in a sentence?
You know, when a guy is a screw-off you got to discipline him.
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