kiss off
B2 informal separable both
In simple words
To tell someone to get lost or to rudely say goodbye forever.
Literal meaning: To kiss and then go off — a sarcastic send-off.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To rudely dismiss or reject someone, often with contempt.
"After years of broken promises, she finally kissed him off for good."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
slang
Used as a rude imperative meaning 'go away' or 'leave me alone.'
"When the salesman kept pushing, she told him to kiss off."
3 B2
idiomatic
informal
To lose or forfeit something, especially money or an opportunity.
"We can kiss off any chance of a refund after signing that contract."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily North American. Used both transitively ('kiss someone off') and as an imperative ('kiss off!'). The imperative form is a blunt insult. Can also refer to something being lost or wasted.
Commonly used with
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Forms
Base
kiss off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
kisses off
he/she/it
Past simple
kissed off
yesterday
Past participle
kissed off
have + pp
-ing form
kissing off
continuous
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