Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Means of escape; evasion; excuse: as, we can do without this come-off.
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Examples
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Which conveniently segues to the magic act of that come-on/come-off eye make-up used in the show, that left me so baffled the first time around.
E. Nina Rothe: Hail to the Queens: Priscilla on Broadway Is a Global Culture Girl's Best Friend E. Nina Rothe 2011
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Which conveniently segues to the magic act of that come-on/come-off eye make-up used in the show, that left me so baffled the first time around.
E. Nina Rothe: Hail to the Queens: Priscilla on Broadway Is a Global Culture Girl's Best Friend E. Nina Rothe 2011
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Which conveniently segues to the magic act of that come-on/come-off eye make-up used in the show, that left me so baffled the first time around.
E. Nina Rothe: Hail to the Queens: Priscilla on Broadway Is a Global Culture Girl's Best Friend E. Nina Rothe 2011
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Which conveniently segues to the magic act of that come-on/come-off eye make-up used in the show, that left me so baffled the first time around.
E. Nina Rothe: Hail to the Queens: Priscilla on Broadway Is a Global Culture Girl's Best Friend E. Nina Rothe 2011
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Which conveniently segues to the magic act of that come-on/come-off eye make-up used in the show, that left me so baffled the first time around.
E. Nina Rothe: Hail to the Queens: Priscilla on Broadway Is a Global Culture Girl's Best Friend E. Nina Rothe 2011
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Moore didn't want to come-off as a whiner and didn't want to enter a cat-fight with Governor Palin.
Queena Sook Kim: The Darkside of Blogging: What It Means When Sarah Palin Calls You Out 2009
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Consider This: This Italian name is not necessarily easy to pronounce, and it has a snobby come-off.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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Consider This: Tad has a pretentious come-off, yet it seems informal at the same time.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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Consider This: With its slightly pretentious come-off, Royce may fall out of the Top 1000 soon.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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Consider This: Like Carl and Carlos, this name also has an outgoing come-off.
5-Star Baby Name Advisor Bruce Lansky 2008
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