Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

turn-off

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.23 in modern English

Syllables
turn-off
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.

noun

A road where one turns off, such as a motorway exit.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Deverbal from turn off.

Inflected Forms

turn-offs (plural) turnoff (alternative)

Phrases

turn-off time turn-up

Frequently Paired Words

turndown turnout turn-up

Synonyms

passion killer

Antonyms

turn-on

Questions

What does turn-off mean?
Something that repulses, disgusts, or discourages, especially sexually.
Where does turn-off come from?
Deverbal from turn off.

How to pronounce turn-off

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