doff — to remove or take off (especially a hat or piece of clothing) as a mark of respect or greeting
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to remove or take off (especially a hat or piece of clothing) as a mark of respect or greeting
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɔːf/
Example Sentences
- The waiter awkwardly doffed his baseball cap in the fancy restaurant.
- He doffed his uniform after completing his military service.
- The magician doffed his hat and pulled out three rabbits instead of one.
doff
VERB[/dɔːf/]
to remove or take off (especially a hat or piece of clothing) as a mark of respect or greeting
a well-dressed gentleman in a formal coat gracefully lifts his top hat from his head with one hand. He raises the hat slightly above his head while bowing forward toward an elegantly dressed lady. The lady smiles warmly and curtseys in response to his courteous gesture. Other townspeople in the background pause their activities to observe the polite interaction. The gentleman's hat moves in a clear arc from his head to the air above. the act of removing a hat as a mark of respect and greeting
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century Middle English, originally the phrase 'do off' meaning 'to remove.' The two words gradually merged into a single verb through frequent use.
Breakdown
do (to perform an action) + off (away/removal) = doff (to remove, especially clothing or a hat)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The waiter awkwardly doffed his baseball cap in the fancy restaurant.”
“He doffed his uniform after completing his military service.”
“The magician doffed his hat and pulled out three rabbits instead of one.”
“Workers must doff their safety helmets only in designated areas.”
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