Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bore off

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.93 in modern English

Syllables: bore off
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

simple past of bear off

verb

Get lost; go away.

Slang

Example Sentences

"Oh, bore off, thought Evelyn to herself, as Simon and Patricia trooped off down the stairs, half dragging a reluctant Larry with them."
"Oh, bore off, Laura. You're as interesting as a documentary on dirt."

Etymology

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Usage

Slang

Questions

What does bore off mean?: simple past of bear off
Where does bore off come from?: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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