pipe off

C1 slang inseparable intransitive

In simple words

to be quiet or go away

Literal meaning: to go off like a pipe

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic slang

rare

to stop talking or leave, usually as a command

"He told them to pipe off and let him work."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

Extremely uncommon and regional. Many native speakers will not recognize it.

now home

Base

pipe off

I/you/we/they

3rd person

pipes off

he/she/it

Past simple

piped off

yesterday

Past participle

piped off

have + pp

-ing form

piping off

continuous

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go away be quiet clear off shut it

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