Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lay-off

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.62 in modern English

Syllables: lay-off
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of layoff.

Example Sentences

"Pogba zipped a pass to Cavani and his lay-off went to the ever-lurking Fernandes. Once more, his return ball to Cavani was instant, and the Uruguayan smacked home for his 11th goal this season."

Etymology

Deverbal from lay off.

Inflected Forms

lay-offs (plural)

Questions

What does lay-off mean?: Alternative spelling of layoff.
Where does lay-off come from?: Deverbal from lay off.

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