1 C1 idiomatic slang
(vulgar slang) To pass intestinal gas; to fart.
"He bent one off in the lift and then pretended it wasn't him."
separable
bend one off
C1 slang separable transitive
A crude slang expression meaning to break wind; to pass gas.
In plain English
A rude way of saying someone farted.
What does "bend one off" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Vulgar and informal. Used humorously among close friends. Not appropriate in formal settings. More common in British and Australian English than in North American English.
Words that pair with "bend one off"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
accidentally loudly silently quietly
How to conjugate "bend one off"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
bend one off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
bends one off
he/she/it
Past simple
bended one off
yesterday
Past participle
bended one off
have + pp
-ing form
bending one off
continuous
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