guff off
C1 slang intransitive
In simple words
To waste time doing nothing useful, or to talk nonsense and show off.
Literal meaning: Guff (nonsense/gas) going off — talking nonsense or releasing useless energy.
Meanings
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idiomatic
slang
To waste time foolishly or to idle instead of working.
"He spent the whole afternoon guffing off instead of finishing the report."
Usage notes
Very limited documentation; this is a rare informal British expression. 'Guff' as a noun means nonsense or boastful talk. The phrasal verb form is not standard and may not be recognised by all native speakers. Use with caution.
Commonly used with
time afternoon work
Forms
Base
guff off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
guffs off
he/she/it
Past simple
guffed off
yesterday
Past participle
guffed off
have + pp
-ing form
guffing off
continuous
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