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Adverb.
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An adverb used innocuously to emphasise the completeness of even a mundane action, almost with a sense of achievement and finality
Usage
I went off home; I did off my homework
Added 2011-07-06 by Christine
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Definition 2 of 3
Definition
To die, to expire, to pass away.
Euphemism, used mostly among Marathi-speakers.
Usage
"Mr. Kulkarni off jhale aahe" (Mr. Kulkarni has switched off.)
Added 2011-08-24 by GoodCumbany
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MarathiRegion
Maharashtra, MumbaiCategories
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Definition
A vacation day, a day off. (Not to be confused with the adverb form of the word, which emphasises the completeness of even a mundane action, almost with a sense of achievement and finality.)
Usage
Do you have an off for Mahavir Jayanti? Let's go get talli that night!
Added 2011-08-15 by simbly